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TKN 972X

1981 Honda CB250

Black Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

75,675 mi
Last recorded75,675 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 Honda CB25031,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKN 972X
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 75,675 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 75,673 miles

All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned indicators lose (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 75,006 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 74,778 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 74,092 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 74,074 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 72,636 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 70,965 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 69,717 miles

Front wheel bearing slightly rough when spun

Main beam tell-tale does not illuminate.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 68,588 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 67,665 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 66,365 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 64,673 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 63,305 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 61,897 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 60,401 miles

front and rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 17 Aug 2011 58,528 miles

front tyre is perished within the tread

Pass 17 Aug 2010 56,585 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre perished

Pass 7 Aug 2009 54,299 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 52,072 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 48,943 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 45,668 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 42,436 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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TKN 972X is a 1981 Honda CB250 in Black with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TKN 972X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TKN 972X registered?

TKN 972X is a 1981 Honda CB250, first registered on 21 September 1981.

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