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VNH 857S

1977 Honda CB250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

22,571 mi
Last recorded22,571 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1977 Honda CB25021,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNH 857S
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 22,571 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 22,571 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 22,563 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 22,405 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 22,405 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 22,392 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 66,568 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 66,568 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 66,568 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 66,018 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 66,018 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 5,056 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 5,056 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 63,759 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 62,929 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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VNH 857S is a 1977 Honda CB250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1977 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 21,045 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 VNH 857S, 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 49 years old, this Honda CB250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VNH 857S?

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What year was VNH 857S registered?

VNH 857S is a 1977 Honda CB250, first registered on 17 October 1977.

Is VNH 857S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNH 857S shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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