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VNH 866W

1981 Honda CB250

Blue Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,002 mi
Last recorded42,002 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1981 Honda CB25031,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNH 866W
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 42,002 miles

Handle bars slightly bent.

No indicators fitted

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 41,090 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 41,090 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 39,464 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 39,454 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,062 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,839 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 36,743 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 36,006 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 35,575 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 35,165 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 866W is a 1981 Honda CB250 in Blue with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VNH 866W, 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 VNH 866W registered?

VNH 866W is a 1981 Honda CB250, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is VNH 866W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNH 866W shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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