MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,774 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
clocks and meters loose
lots of loose wiring around headlamp
rear torque arm bolt missing a spacer
would advise protector around fuel tank
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
clocks and meters loose
lots of loose wiring around headlamp
rear torque arm bolt missing a spacer
would advise protector around fuel tank
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)
How Reliable is the Honda CB250N?
Based on 2,828 MOT tests across 513 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DOU 271W is a 1980 Honda CB250N in Silver with a 211cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1980 Honda CB250N models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 29,528 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 CB250N fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DOU 271W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda CB250N typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Honda CB250N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DOU 271W is a 1980 Honda CB250N, first registered on 1 August 1980.
Is DOU 271W safe to buy?
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