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KMK 448W

1981 Honda CB250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,301 mi
Last recorded56,301 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 Honda CB25031,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMK 448W
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 56,301 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 56,299 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak the front fork seals to n/s and o/s have been packed with tissue paper (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect n/s and o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire underneath the carburettors (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2022 55,940 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 55,920 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 55,917 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake operation (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 55,791 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,017 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,915 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 54,915 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 54,871 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 54,871 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 54,829 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,787 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,732 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,550 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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KMK 448W is a 1981 Honda CB250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KMK 448W, 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 KMK 448W registered?

KMK 448W is a 1981 Honda CB250, first registered on 19 February 1981.

Is KMK 448W safe to buy?

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