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SNG 284W

1981 Honda CB250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,359 mi
Last recorded72,359 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 1981 Honda CB25031,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNG 284W
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 72,359 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 68,812 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 May 2018 68,812 miles

Front Brake component leaking fluid Caliper bleed nipple (3.2.B4)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 65,372 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 May 2015 61,808 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 60,640 miles

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 58,471 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Oil leak

fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

horn affected by the direction indicators

rear dampers have increased damping effect

Pass 3 Sep 2012 58,471 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Oil leak

fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

horn affected by the direction indicators

rear dampers have increased damping effect

Fail 5 Jan 2011 55,764 miles

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

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 55,764 miles

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

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 54,131 miles

Oil leak

front tyre starting to perish on side wall

Pass 17 Dec 2008 51,828 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 51,816 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 50,211 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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SNG 284W is a 1981 Honda CB250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SNG 284W, 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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SNG 284W is a 1981 Honda CB250, first registered on 3 March 1981.

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