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HGL 825W

1981 Honda CB250 N

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,836 mi
Last recorded32,836 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 1981 Honda CB250 N26,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGL 825W
MakeHonda
ModelCB250 N
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 32,836 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements not working, but not needed for year (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil weep from cam cover; lower oil weep from behind generator cover, possibly gear lever, neutral switch, sprocket seal

Fail 27 May 2020 32,836 miles

All position lamps not working ignition switch needs to be on just right (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements not working, but not needed for year (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil weep from cam cover; lower oil weep from behind generator cover, possibly gear lever, neutral switch, sprocket seal

Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,102 miles

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

Exhaust noisy

front brake light not working

Fail 15 Jun 2018 32,102 miles

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

Exhaust noisy

front brake light not working

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2017 31,118 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 30,648 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,086 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 30,070 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 29,830 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2006 29,252 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 29,252 miles

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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HGL 825W is a 1981 Honda CB250 N in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HGL 825W, 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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What year was HGL 825W registered?

HGL 825W is a 1981 Honda CB250 N, first registered on 7 January 1981.

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