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SLY 307W

1981 Honda CB250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,883 mi
Last recorded26,883 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1981 Honda CB25031,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLY 307W
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,883 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 26,877 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 26,877 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 26,074 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 25,877 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 25,523 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 25,523 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 35,430 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 35,430 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 34,521 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 34,521 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 33,773 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 33,773 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 32,745 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 32,745 miles

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.

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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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.

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