MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,960 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Exhaust not blowing but has been heavily repaired
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre has approx 2mm of tread but is the type with no centre line - so difficult to Judge
Headlamp Beam Pattern slightly dim
NO ball end on Clutch lever
Slight misting of L/H fork stanchion
Slight play in Rear Wheel Bearings
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Headlamp Beam Pattern slightly dim
NO ball end on Clutch lever
Slight misting of L/H fork stanchion
Slight play in Rear Wheel Bearings
Exhaust is slightly Corroded
Headlamp fitted does not give correct beam pattern
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Honda CB250 N?
Based on 8,624 MOT tests across 1,635 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DOW 817W is a 1981 Honda CB250 N in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1981 Honda CB250 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 26,648 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 DOW 817W, 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 45 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 DOW 817W registered?
DOW 817W is a 1981 Honda CB250 N, first registered on 1 February 1981.
Is DOW 817W safe to buy?
The MOT history for DOW 817W shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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