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Q242JKN

1984 Honda CB250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,378 mi
Last recorded31,378 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1984 Honda CB25029,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ242JKN
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 31,378 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 29,847 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 25,893 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 25,885 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 25,647 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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Q242JKN is a 1984 Honda CB250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 29,424 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 Q242JKN, 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 42 years old, this Honda CB250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q242JKN registered?

Q242JKN is a 1984 Honda CB250, first registered on 27 January 1984.

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