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JVP 978W

1981 Honda CB250

Blue Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

44,112 mi
Last recorded44,112 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Honda CB25031,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVP 978W
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 44,112 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 44,105 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 44,097 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 44,091 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 44,081 miles

Front fork seal dust caps cracked

Front handle bars bent

Fail 1 Sep 2015 44,081 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Front fork seal dust caps cracked

Front front brake binding

Front handle bars bent

Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,076 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

clutch cable frayed

Pass 9 Sep 2013 44,058 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,017 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 43,950 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 43,950 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2010 43,927 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,889 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

handlebar slightly bent

Fail 9 Sep 2009 43,878 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

handlebar slightly bent

Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,816 miles

handel bars slightly deformed

motor cycle frame corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2007 43,790 miles

handlebars slightly deformed

Pass 18 Sep 2006 43,771 miles

handlebars slightly mis-shapen

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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JVP 978W is a 1981 Honda CB250 in Blue with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1981 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 31,740 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 JVP 978W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JVP 978W registered?

JVP 978W is a 1981 Honda CB250, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is JVP 978W safe to buy?

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