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GCP 91W

1980 Honda CB250

Black Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,859 mi
Last recorded40,859 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 1980 Honda CB25029,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCP 91W
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 40,859 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 39,029 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 37,921 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 36,368 miles

Front tyre slightly run off on both edges

Rear Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. arm (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 34,736 miles

BOTH TYRES FEATHERED ON EDGES

Pass 27 Oct 2014 33,772 miles

BOTH TYRES FEATHERING

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 32,547 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,041 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 29,693 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 28,369 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 27,074 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 27,074 miles

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 24,833 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 24,797 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 20,061 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 19,949 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake lever attachment screws missing (3.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

only runs on 1 cyl

drive chain badly worn

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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GCP 91W is a 1980 Honda CB250 in Black with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GCP 91W, 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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GCP 91W is a 1980 Honda CB250, first registered on 15 August 1980.

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