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HWL 448S

1977 Honda CB250

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,249 mi
Last recorded21,249 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1977 Honda CB25021,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWL 448S
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 21,249 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 21,241 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 21,241 miles

Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 21,221 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 21,155 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 21,082 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 21,064 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 21,037 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 21,037 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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HWL 448S is a 1977 Honda CB250 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1977 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 21,045 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 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HWL 448S, 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 49 years old, this Honda CB250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HWL 448S registered?

HWL 448S is a 1977 Honda CB250, first registered on 8 December 1977.

Is HWL 448S safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWL 448S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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