MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Nearside Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
incorrect size pinch bolt in rear brake arm.
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
front brake binding slightly
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
indicators did not work on initial test, possibly intermitant wireing fault.
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
indicators did not work on initial test, possibly intermitant wireing fault.
Rear Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Nearside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
end plate on nearside rider footrest not secure.
figures no No plate starting to distort & lift off,recommend new No plate fitted.
gear change lever return spring broken,which will make shifting gear difficult.
headlight not mounted level,not affecting aim
i feel that front brake should work better than it does.
offside pillion footrest bracket alittle loose.
rear damping alittle hard
slight oil trace on nearside fork slider
stand stop rubber missing allowing drive chain to make contact with stand.
unable to inspect fork tube/seals due to gaiters fitted.
whilst brake testing rear wheel was creaking slightly.
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
front brake caliper piston seal damaged
gear change return spring broken, making shifting up alittle difficult.
rear damping alittle stiff.
stand stop rubber missing
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
No plate figures starting to brake down,requires new one
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
even though front brake passed test by locking up, but only to 16%.I feel performance should be better,I recommend caliper stripped & rebuilt.
front brake caliper piston seal damaged
gear change return spring broken,making shifting up difficult
rear brake has very little ajustment left
rear damping alittle stiff
stand stop rubber missing
throttle cable ajuster broken,this will cause wire to snap/jam
wiring around steering poorly routed also harness damaged
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Nearside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
front mudguard fitted on back to front
front tyre tread getting low
nearside rear pillion footrest alittle loose
rear damping very firm
whilst carrying out rear brake test creaking could be heard from rear wheel,sounds like bolts in hub,no movement found when testing bearings etc,check bolts for tension.
wiring around steering fowling cables
Nearside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
front mudguard fitted on back to front
front tyre tread getting low
nearside rear pillion footrest alittle loose
rear damping very firm
whilst carrying out rear brake test creaking could be heard from rear wheel,sounds like bolts in hub,no movement found when testing bearings etc,check bolts for tension.
wiring around steering fowling cables
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
front mudguard on backwards.
main harness re-route correctly.
throttle cable outer damaged exposing inner cable.
Rear Built up wheel has a loose rivet/s (4.2.1c)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
clean No plate.
move wiring from under lower yoke.
o/s headlight bracket severly bent.
rear brake wear indicator almost at maximum limit.
replace worn out o/s pillion footrest.
secure n/s pillion footrest.
throttle cable ajuster broken,inner cable expossed.
How Reliable is the Honda CB250 N?
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FRV 991X is a 1981 Honda CB250 N in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 FRV 991X, 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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FRV 991X is a 1981 Honda CB250 N, first registered on 30 August 1981.
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