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ERH 172Y

1982 Honda CB250 N

White Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,490 mi
Last recorded4,490 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 1982 Honda CB250 N28,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERH 172Y
MakeHonda
ModelCB250 N
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 4,490 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 4,477 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 83 miles

indicators not fitted not needed before 1996

Fail 24 Jan 2020 83 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

indicators not fitted not needed before 1996

Pass 17 May 2012 23,496 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,005 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre sidewalls cracking.

Fail 22 Feb 2011 23,005 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre sidewalls cracking.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 22,968 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 22,772 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 May 2008 22,762 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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ERH 172Y is a 1982 Honda CB250 N in White with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Honda CB250 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 28,255 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 ERH 172Y, 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 44 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 ERH 172Y registered?

ERH 172Y is a 1982 Honda CB250 N, first registered on 16 August 1982.

Is ERH 172Y safe to buy?

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