MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)
Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
Front and rear tyres in poor condition, perished and low on tread
Front brake fluid level low
Rear side cover insecure
How Reliable is the Honda CB250?
Based on 27,783 MOT tests across 3,466 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OPB 557W is a 1981 Honda CB250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1981 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 31,740 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 OPB 557W, 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 45 years old, this Honda CB250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OPB 557W registered?
OPB 557W is a 1981 Honda CB250, first registered on 1 March 1981.
Is OPB 557W safe to buy?
The MOT history for OPB 557W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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