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KMF 162W

1980 Honda CB250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,964 mi
Last recorded38,964 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1980 Honda CB25029,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMF 162W
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 38,964 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 38,808 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 38,798 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,370 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 37,497 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 36,645 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 36,645 miles

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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KMF 162W is a 1980 Honda CB250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KMF 162W, 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

How do I check the history of KMF 162W?

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What year was KMF 162W registered?

KMF 162W is a 1980 Honda CB250, first registered on 24 November 1980.

Is KMF 162W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMF 162W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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