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CPF 283T

1979 Honda CB250 N

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

42,759 mi
Last recorded42,759 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Honda CB250 N27,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPF 283T
MakeHonda
ModelCB250 N
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 42,759 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 41,905 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 41,868 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 41,308 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 41,308 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 41,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 40,630 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,281 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 7 May 2014 40,260 miles

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

play in engine mountings resulting in engine movement when driven.

Pass 8 May 2013 40,072 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 8 May 2013 40,072 miles

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 39,135 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 39,135 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 38,154 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 38,154 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 36,113 miles

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

front mudguard corroded.

Fail 8 Dec 2009 36,113 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

front mudguard corroded.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 33,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

gear lever linkage excessively worn

Fail 20 Nov 2008 33,658 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

gear lever linkage excessively worn

Pass 16 Nov 2007 29,968 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 29,905 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 27,389 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 27,389 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 24,649 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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CPF 283T is a 1979 Honda CB250 N in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CPF 283T, 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 CPF 283T registered?

CPF 283T is a 1979 Honda CB250 N, first registered on 24 April 1979.

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