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PWR 651W

1980 Honda CB250

Silver Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,803 mi
Last recorded45,803 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1980 Honda CB25029,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWR 651W
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 45,803 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 43,995 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,447 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 40,623 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 40,623 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 36,961 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 36,961 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 35,255 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 35,255 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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PWR 651W is a 1980 Honda CB250 in Silver with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 PWR 651W, 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.

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What year was PWR 651W registered?

PWR 651W is a 1980 Honda CB250, first registered on 8 August 1980.

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