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GNY 55W

1980 Honda CB250N

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,600 mi
Last recorded44,600 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 1980 Honda CB250N29,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNY 55W
MakeHonda
ModelCB250N
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 44,600 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 43,948 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 43,307 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 42,608 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 42,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 41,522 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 41,205 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

centre stand spring weak.

Fail 1 Aug 2013 41,198 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

side stand spring weak. side stand rusted

Pass 30 Jul 2012 40,799 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,584 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 40,108 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 40,108 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 39,814 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 39,814 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 38,870 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,870 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 35,992 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 35,992 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 34,459 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

How Reliable is the Honda CB250N?

Based on 2,828 MOT tests across 513 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
279
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
513
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 43
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 23
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 18
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GNY 55W is a 1980 Honda CB250N in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1980 Honda CB250N models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 29,528 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 CB250N fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GNY 55W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB250N typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Honda CB250N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GNY 55W registered?

GNY 55W is a 1980 Honda CB250N, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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