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KOW 294Y

1982 Honda CM200

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,431 mi
Last recorded42,431 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 1982 Honda CM20027,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOW 294Y
MakeHonda
ModelCM200
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 42,431 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 41,990 miles

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

front brake shoes worn

Pass 20 Oct 2020 41,719 miles

Offside Front Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 41,210 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 41,209 miles

Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 39,405 miles

Exhaust slightly loose down pipes rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 35,442 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 6,807 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 1,634 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

riders seat deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2015 1,634 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

riders seat deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2014 33,156 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 33,155 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 27,425 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 27,425 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 26,611 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 26,481 miles

Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

advise + the tickover is high

How Reliable is the Honda CM200?

Based on 1,209 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
252
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Direction indicators not working 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 7
Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake 6
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KOW 294Y is a 1982 Honda CM200 in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Honda CM200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 27,128 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 CM200 fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KOW 294Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CM200 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 44 years old, this Honda CM200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KOW 294Y is a 1982 Honda CM200, first registered on 17 August 1982.

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