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OJY 289K

1971 Honda CB250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,405 mi
Last recorded36,405 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1971 Honda CB25024,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJY 289K
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 36,405 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 36,405 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 36,386 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 36,386 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 36,252 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 36,110 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 35,404 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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OJY 289K is a 1971 Honda CB250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 24,435 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 OJY 289K, 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 55 years old, this Honda CB250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OJY 289K registered?

OJY 289K is a 1971 Honda CB250, first registered on 13 August 1971.

Is OJY 289K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJY 289K 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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