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BCT 829T

1979 Honda CB250 N

Silver Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,871 mi
Last recorded51,871 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Honda CB250 N27,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCT 829T
MakeHonda
ModelCB250 N
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 51,871 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 51,852 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 51,852 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 51,697 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 51,697 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 51,025 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 51,025 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,461 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 48,451 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 47,274 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,889 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

handle bars slightly bent

Pass 18 Sep 2008 42,629 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2008 42,618 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

bolt missing from front mudguard

l/h front indicator slightly loose

Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,838 miles

front tyre cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2006 41,283 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 41,271 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Honda CB250 N?

Based on 8,624 MOT tests across 1,635 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
284
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,635
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 94
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 67
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 64
Drive chain excessively loose 62
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BCT 829T is a 1979 Honda CB250 N in Silver with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1979 Honda CB250 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 27,013 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CB250 N fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 179 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCT 829T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB250 N typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Honda CB250 N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BCT 829T registered?

BCT 829T is a 1979 Honda CB250 N, first registered on 26 June 1979.

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