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WAB 422V

1980 Honda CB250

Red Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,238 mi
Last recorded15,238 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Honda CB25029,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAB 422V
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 15,238 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 15,238 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion os and ns front , stanchions slightly pitted (2.3.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting os and ns rear , damper rods worn (2.4.A.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear light lens slightly damaged

Fail 3 May 2018 15,238 miles

Brake reaction bracket insecure split pin missing (3.2.A1j)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion os and ns front , stanchions slightly pitted (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting os and ns rear , damper rods worn (2.4.A.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2016 15,238 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stanchions lightly pitted (2.3.1)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play evident on brake tester (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 15,238 miles

Brake reaction bracket insecure securing pin missing (3.2.A1j)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stanchions lightly pitted (2.3.1)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play evident on brake tester (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 15,238 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. both front shocks weak (2.3.6c)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on light (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 14,897 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2011 14,312 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 14,310 miles

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

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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WAB 422V is a 1980 Honda CB250 in Red with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 29,798 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 WAB 422V, 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 46 years old, this Honda CB250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WAB 422V registered?

WAB 422V is a 1980 Honda CB250, first registered on 29 May 1980.

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