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EJO 528V

1980 Honda CB250N

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,399 mi
Last recorded51,399 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 Honda CB250N29,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJO 528V
MakeHonda
ModelCB250N
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 51,399 miles

front brake switch slightly sticky

Pass 7 Jun 2025 51,387 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 51,379 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 51,367 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 51,342 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 51,246 miles

Rear cush drive has slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2020 51,206 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 51,187 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 51,109 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 51,066 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 51,066 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 51,017 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 50,976 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 50,907 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 50,844 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 50,837 miles

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

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 50,820 miles

centre of frame underneath corroding

centre stand corroding

lower fork yoke corroding

rear brake squealing when applied on roller brake test

rear section of frame corroding

Fail 30 May 2012 50,820 miles

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

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

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

centre of frame underneath corroding

centre stand corroding

lower fork yoke corroding

rear brake squealing when applied on roller brake test

rear section of frame corroding

Pass 21 May 2011 50,813 miles

front brake fluid getting low in master cylinder

front left hand side fork seal possibly just starting to weep

Pass 22 May 2010 50,745 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 50,641 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 50,546 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 50,517 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 50,402 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB250N?

Based on 2,828 MOT tests across 513 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
279
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
513
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 43
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 23
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 18
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EJO 528V is a 1980 Honda CB250N in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJO 528V, 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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What year was EJO 528V registered?

EJO 528V is a 1980 Honda CB250N, first registered on 18 April 1980.

Is EJO 528V safe to buy?

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