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FJH 214V

1980 Honda CB250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,881 mi
Last recorded51,881 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Honda CB25029,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJH 214V
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 51,881 miles

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 51,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 51,424 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 51,031 miles

no neutral light.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Upper Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

all four foot rest stops worn,rear worn more than the front.

front mudguard has a crack and rust on the top of the brace.

gear lever pivot bush worn.

no chain guard.

Fail 7 Jun 2016 51,031 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Upper Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure no split pin (6.2.1a)

all four foot rest stops worn,rear worn more than the front.

front mudguard has a crack and rust on the top of the brace.

gear lever pivot bush worn.

no chain guard.

no neutral light.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 50,088 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

footpeg mounts slightly worn

the front mudguard has slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2013 49,897 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 49,877 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 49,877 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 48,785 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 48,754 miles

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

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 26,131 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 25,958 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 43,364 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fork stanchions pitted

Fail 18 Aug 2006 43,358 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fork stanchions pitted

mirrors loose

How Reliable is the Honda CB250?

Based on 27,783 MOT tests across 3,466 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
543
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
3,466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 378
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 287
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 274
Drive chain excessively loose 193
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 175
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FJH 214V is a 1980 Honda CB250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1980 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 29,798 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 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJH 214V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB250 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 46 years old, this Honda CB250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJH 214V is a 1980 Honda CB250, first registered on 16 May 1980.

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