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KFP 609V

1980 Honda CB250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

40,656 mi
Last recorded40,656 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1980 Honda CB25029,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFP 609V
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,656 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 39,247 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 39,247 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 37,028 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 37,028 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 34,237 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,237 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 31,416 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 31,416 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 28,297 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 28,297 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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KFP 609V is a 1980 Honda CB250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KFP 609V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KFP 609V registered?

KFP 609V is a 1980 Honda CB250, first registered on 7 May 1980.

Is KFP 609V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFP 609V shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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