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CMA 543X

1981 Honda CM250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

802 mi
Last recorded802 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Honda CM25027,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMA 543X
MakeHonda
ModelCM250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 802 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020
Fail 4 Sep 2020

Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Brake component inadequately mounted Front brake hose touching front tyre (1.1.21 (c))

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Forks insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached Both rear (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2016 73,043 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 73,035 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 72,131 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to inspect rear frame hidden by covers.

Fail 6 Oct 2014 72,129 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side stand insecure

unable to inspect rear frame hidden by covers.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,465 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 67,201 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 67,201 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 65,903 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 62,982 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 62,982 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 60,794 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2009 60,794 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 58,389 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 56,294 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 54,205 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2005 52,154 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

nail in tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2005 52,154 miles

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Honda CM250?

Based on 1,826 MOT tests across 299 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
242
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
299
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Drive chain excessively loose 14
Throttle operating incorrectly 12
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CMA 543X is a 1981 Honda CM250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Honda CM250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 27,602 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 CM250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CMA 543X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CM250 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 45 years old, this Honda CM250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CMA 543X registered?

CMA 543X is a 1981 Honda CM250, first registered on 25 August 1981.

Is CMA 543X safe to buy?

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