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VYD 871W

1981 Honda CB250

Blue Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

36,917 mi
Last recorded36,917 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Honda CB25031,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYD 871W
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 36,917 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 36,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 36,914 miles

All direction indicators not working all wont flash stay light or will flash a couple times then stop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap ineffective cap seal split past sealing area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested as light loose (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Position lamp likely to become detached back fairing loose (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Registration plate insecure back fairing loose (0.1 (a))

Brake drum insecure stabilizer arm bolt loose (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected notchy & cables fouling (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

clutch lever bolt loose

Pass 30 May 2017 36,893 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 36,891 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 36,708 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 May 2015 36,708 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,017 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 36,017 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 32,928 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 32,928 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2012 30,578 miles

left hand lock stop worn

Pass 11 May 2011 29,154 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 29,153 miles

Offside Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 29,040 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

rear tyre slightly cracked.

Fail 1 Jul 2010 29,040 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

rear tyre slightly cracked.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 26,209 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

nsr indicator insecure

Fail 2 Jul 2009 26,209 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

nsr indicator insecure

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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VYD 871W is a 1981 Honda CB250 in Blue with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VYD 871W, 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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VYD 871W is a 1981 Honda CB250, first registered on 26 March 1981.

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