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DHM 975V

1979 Honda CB250 N

Blue Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,489 mi
Last recorded29,489 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1979 Honda CB250 N27,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHM 975V
MakeHonda
ModelCB250 N
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2009 29,489 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 26,728 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

throttle not self close on full rh lock

Fail 9 Feb 2008 26,728 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

broken end on clutch lever

throttle not self close on full rh lock

front tyre flat

Pass 31 Jan 2007 24,521 miles

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

front tyre has slight cuts in sidewall

Pass 3 Feb 2006 23,626 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 23,620 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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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DHM 975V is a 1979 Honda CB250 N in Blue with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DHM 975V, 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 DHM 975V registered?

DHM 975V is a 1979 Honda CB250 N, first registered on 24 August 1979.

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