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CLT 287Y

1983 Honda CB250 N

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,479 mi
Last recorded32,479 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Honda CB250 N26,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLT 287Y
MakeHonda
ModelCB250 N
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 32,479 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 32,479 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 32,296 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 32,296 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 31,978 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 31,795 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 31,318 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 30,976 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 30,180 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 28,913 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 28,701 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 27,609 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 27,609 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 26,290 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,134 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 26,119 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

screw in rear tyre

Fail 3 May 2007 26,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

center rear tyre has screw in it which could †cause tyre to blow out

Pass 29 Apr 2006 25,366 miles

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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CLT 287Y is a 1983 Honda CB250 N in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1983 Honda CB250 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 26,324 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 CLT 287Y, 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 43 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 CLT 287Y registered?

CLT 287Y is a 1983 Honda CB250 N, first registered on 26 January 1983.

Is CLT 287Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLT 287Y shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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