MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,121 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Honda CB250?
Based on 27,783 MOT tests across 3,466 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TMU 717S is a 1978 Honda CB250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1978 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 29,306 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 TMU 717S, 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 48 years old, this Honda CB250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TMU 717S registered?
TMU 717S is a 1978 Honda CB250, first registered on 12 April 1978.
Is TMU 717S safe to buy?
The MOT history for TMU 717S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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