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PUT 358W

1981 Honda CB250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,950 mi
Last recorded20,950 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Honda CB25031,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUT 358W
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 20,950 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 20,948 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 20,599 miles

Central Both mirrors are loose and folding in

Fail 30 May 2019 20,599 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement Brake lever catching on exhaust (1.1.15 (e))

Central Both mirrors are loose and folding in

Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,425 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006 19,485 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 19,485 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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PUT 358W is a 1981 Honda CB250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PUT 358W, 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 PUT 358W registered?

PUT 358W is a 1981 Honda CB250, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is PUT 358W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUT 358W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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