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NTA 850W

1981 Honda CB250 N

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,904 mi
Last recorded22,904 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1981 Honda CB250 N26,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTA 850W
MakeHonda
ModelCB250 N
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 22,904 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 22,901 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2018 22,896 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil CHROME BADLY PITTED (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

TYRES PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS NO CORD EXPOSED.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 22,747 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 22,548 miles

Chain guard missing

How Reliable is the Honda CB250 N?

Based on 8,624 MOT tests across 1,635 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
284
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,635
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 94
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 67
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 64
Drive chain excessively loose 62
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NTA 850W is a 1981 Honda CB250 N in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Honda CB250 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 26,648 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 N fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 179 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NTA 850W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB250 N typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 45 years old, this Honda CB250 N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NTA 850W registered?

NTA 850W is a 1981 Honda CB250 N, first registered on 9 March 1981.

Is NTA 850W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTA 850W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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