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MAR 867V

1980 Honda CB250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,299 mi
Last recorded29,299 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1980 Honda CB25029,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAR 867V
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 29,299 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 28,931 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 28,391 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 28,363 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 27,394 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 27,314 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 27,262 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2015 26,663 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 26,653 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 26,474 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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MAR 867V is a 1980 Honda CB250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MAR 867V, 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.

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What year was MAR 867V registered?

MAR 867V is a 1980 Honda CB250, first registered on 17 April 1980.

Is MAR 867V safe to buy?

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