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OEL 833W

1981 Honda CB250 N

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,379 mi
Last recorded11,379 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1981 Honda CB250 N26,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEL 833W
MakeHonda
ModelCB250 N
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 11,379 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork stancions pitted (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 11,379 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork stancions pitted (2.3.1)

Nearside Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 11,369 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired loose (1.5.3a)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. forks pitted (2.3.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 11,369 miles

Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Brake lever mounting insecure locking nut (3.1.2a)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride split link (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure split link (3.2.A1j)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired loose (1.5.3a)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. forks pitted (2.3.1)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. to the right (2.5.1)

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

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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OEL 833W is a 1981 Honda CB250 N in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OEL 833W, 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 OEL 833W registered?

OEL 833W is a 1981 Honda CB250 N, first registered on 25 March 1981.

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