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RBF 436W

1981 Honda CB250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

32,487 mi
Last recorded32,487 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1981 Honda CB25031,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBF 436W
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 32,487 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 32,486 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear tyre under inflated

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 32,289 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 32,289 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 32,079 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 32,079 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 32,052 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,507 miles

Slight cracking around front tyre wall

Fail 27 Mar 2009 31,507 miles

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Slight cracking around front tyre wall

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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RBF 436W is a 1981 Honda CB250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 RBF 436W, 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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RBF 436W is a 1981 Honda CB250, first registered on 11 February 1981.

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