MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,883 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Wheel spoke excessively bent (4.2.1b)
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
How Reliable is the Honda CB250?
Based on 27,783 MOT tests across 3,466 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SLY 307W is a 1981 Honda CB250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SLY 307W, 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 SLY 307W registered?
SLY 307W is a 1981 Honda CB250, first registered on 27 March 1981.
Is SLY 307W safe to buy?
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