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BTP 382W

1980 Honda CB250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

29,018 mi
Last recorded29,018 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1980 Honda CB25029,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTP 382W
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 29,018 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 29,018 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 28,437 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 28,270 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 28,117 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front brake leveroperation slightly spongy

Pass 10 Jun 2015 28,114 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 28,114 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 28,114 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 28,060 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 28,052 miles

drive chain worn

rear drive chain sprocket worn

rear wheel drive damper worn

Fail 13 Jun 2012 28,052 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front tyre deteriated

rear wheel drive damper worn

Pass 10 Jun 2011 27,311 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 21 Jun 2010 27,084 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake slightly binding

front tyre slightly perished

vosa advise inoperative front brake stop lamp is grey area as 1.3 stoplamps advise if a stoplamp fitted it must meet the inspection requirements.

Fail 21 Jun 2010 27,084 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake slightly binding

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,076 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,072 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 27,072 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,066 miles

blow up both tyres

topped up brake master cylinder

Pass 6 Jun 2006 26,904 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB250?

Based on 27,783 MOT tests across 3,466 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
543
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
3,466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 378
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 287
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 274
Drive chain excessively loose 193
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 175
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BTP 382W is a 1980 Honda CB250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1980 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 29,798 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 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BTP 382W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB250 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 46 years old, this Honda CB250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BTP 382W registered?

BTP 382W is a 1980 Honda CB250, first registered on 5 August 1980.

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