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OWW 187W

1980 Honda CB250

Blue Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,723 mi
Last recorded24,723 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1980 Honda CB25029,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWW 187W
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 24,723 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting both rear (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 24,535 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 24,527 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 24,492 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 24,492 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 23,180 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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OWW 187W is a 1980 Honda CB250 in Blue with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 29,798 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 OWW 187W, 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 46 years old, this Honda CB250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OWW 187W?

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What year was OWW 187W registered?

OWW 187W is a 1980 Honda CB250, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is OWW 187W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWW 187W 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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