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OCG 163T

1978 Honda CB250 N

Silver Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,238 mi
Last recorded48,238 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1978 Honda CB250 N30,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCG 163T
MakeHonda
ModelCB250 N
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2011 48,238 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 42,266 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 14 May 2010 46,207 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 44,123 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 42,577 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 39,305 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 36,785 miles

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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OCG 163T is a 1978 Honda CB250 N in Silver with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Honda CB250 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 30,924 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 OCG 163T, 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 48 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 OCG 163T registered?

OCG 163T is a 1978 Honda CB250 N, first registered on 12 December 1978.

Is OCG 163T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCG 163T 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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