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PDL 135X

1981 Honda CB250 N

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,332 mi
Last recorded43,332 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1981 Honda CB250 N26,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDL 135X
MakeHonda
ModelCB250 N
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,332 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,412 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 40,810 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front tyre oversized

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 40,762 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front tyre oversized

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 39,090 miles

Front Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 25,923 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 23,833 miles

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 23,822 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 23,793 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 23,771 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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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PDL 135X is a 1981 Honda CB250 N in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PDL 135X, 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.

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PDL 135X is a 1981 Honda CB250 N, first registered on 1 September 1981.

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