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EOM 80V

1980 Honda CB250 N

Blue Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,848 mi
Last recorded40,848 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1980 Honda CB250 N28,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOM 80V
MakeHonda
ModelCB250 N
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 40,848 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

no high beam warning light

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 40,846 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

no high beam warning light

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 40,763 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

no high beam warning light

Fail 8 Apr 2016 40,763 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

no high beam warning light

Pass 14 Apr 2015 40,687 miles

Front tyre has light cracking around tread pattern.

High beam warning lamp not working.

Speedometer gearbox is incorrectly fitted.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 39,540 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 8,099 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 8,095 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,745 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,580 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 33,094 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 33,094 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,847 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 31,847 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 30,018 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,524 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,294 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 27,294 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front 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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EOM 80V is a 1980 Honda CB250 N in Blue with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Honda CB250 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 28,524 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 EOM 80V, 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 46 years old, this Honda CB250 N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EOM 80V is a 1980 Honda CB250 N, first registered on 1 April 1980.

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