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FWY 269Y

1983 Honda CB250 N

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,898 mi
Last recorded31,898 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1983 Honda CB250 N26,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWY 269Y
MakeHonda
ModelCB250 N
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 31,898 miles

Central Front Lower slight cracking between treads

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,156 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 29,156 miles

Direction indicators not working all four not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp flashes when indicators switched on (1.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded swingarm split (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2007 29,139 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 29,139 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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FWY 269Y is a 1983 Honda CB250 N in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Honda CB250 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 26,324 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 FWY 269Y, 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 43 years old, this Honda CB250 N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FWY 269Y?

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What year was FWY 269Y registered?

FWY 269Y is a 1983 Honda CB250 N, first registered on 24 January 1983.

Is FWY 269Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWY 269Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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