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JDT 331W

1980 Honda CB250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,182 mi
Last recorded28,182 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1980 Honda CB25029,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDT 331W
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,182 miles

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

slight cracking in front tyre side wall

Fail 27 Mar 2013 28,182 miles

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

slight cracking in front tyre side wall

Fail 28 Mar 2009 28,182 miles

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

gear lever worn

left hand switch slightly loose

Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,570 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 25,609 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,017 miles

clutch lever loose

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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JDT 331W is a 1980 Honda CB250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JDT 331W, 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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What year was JDT 331W registered?

JDT 331W is a 1980 Honda CB250, first registered on 4 November 1980.

Is JDT 331W safe to buy?

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