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JJW 597W

1981 Honda CB250

Blue Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,752 mi
Last recorded34,752 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Honda CB25031,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJW 597W
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 34,752 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 33,733 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Front front tyre starting to perish on n/s side wall

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sprocket carrier worn

Pass 23 Apr 2018 32,326 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 32,326 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,445 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

battery weak

Fail 26 Apr 2017 31,445 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

battery weak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,405 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 31,405 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 31,143 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 30,648 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 30,648 miles

Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 29,463 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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JJW 597W is a 1981 Honda CB250 in Blue with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 31,740 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 JJW 597W, 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 45 years old, this Honda CB250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JJW 597W registered?

JJW 597W is a 1981 Honda CB250, first registered on 11 February 1981.

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