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JDL 342W

1980 Honda CB250N

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

54,129 mi
Last recorded54,129 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 1980 Honda CB250N29,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDL 342W
MakeHonda
ModelCB250N
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 54,129 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

electrical wiring to front lights, recommend attention

Pass 7 Oct 2017 53,351 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm in place (4.1.3(ii))

electrical wiring, front lights, in poor condition

Fail 7 Oct 2017 53,351 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm in place (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

electrical wiring, front lights, in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2016 52,485 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit pad looks low,, recommend check (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm in place (4.1.3(ii))

o/s/r lamp lense slight deterioration

Pass 25 Sep 2015 50,999 miles

advise footbrake travel

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 50,990 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

advise footbrake travel

Fail 4 Sep 2015 50,958 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 48,408 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 47,003 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Sep 2012 45,990 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 45,987 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,790 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,576 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 43,573 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (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 Aug 2009 42,144 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 42,143 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 40,956 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,956 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,394 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 37,905 miles

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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JDL 342W is a 1980 Honda CB250N in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JDL 342W, 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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JDL 342W is a 1980 Honda CB250N, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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