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DLU 206Y

1983 Honda CM250

Purple Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,898 mi
Last recorded6,898 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Honda CM25026,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLU 206Y
MakeHonda
ModelCM250
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 6,898 miles

Central Rear Lower Minor age-related cracks in rear tyre wall but not deep or approaching cord

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 6,804 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 6,749 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 6,645 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 6,645 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 6,600 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Chain adjuster locking nut missing. New pair fitted during test

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre has slight cracking on sidewall

Fail 6 Aug 2019 6,600 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Chain adjuster locking nut missing. New pair fitted during test

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre has slight cracking on sidewall

Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 6,230 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 6,100 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 6,046 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 6,046 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Lower Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 5,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 3,579 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 1,360 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 5 miles

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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DLU 206Y is a 1983 Honda CM250 in Purple with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Honda CM250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 26,520 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 DLU 206Y, 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 43 years old, this Honda CM250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DLU 206Y registered?

DLU 206Y is a 1983 Honda CM250, first registered on 29 March 1983.

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