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WHO 188V

1979 Honda CB250N

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,792 mi
Last recorded35,792 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1979 Honda CB250N29,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHO 188V
MakeHonda
ModelCB250N
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 35,792 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear, cracking within tread , recommend changing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side panel missing

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 35,124 miles

Front tyre perishing within the tread

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Side panels missing

Fail 24 Jul 2023 35,121 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Nearside misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front tyre perishing within tread

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Side fairings missing

Vin number painted over. Second plate is visible.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 33,230 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 40,222 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 40,218 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 37,329 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 47,519 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2005 47,516 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Honda CB250N?

Based on 2,828 MOT tests across 513 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
279
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
513
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 43
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 23
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 18
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WHO 188V is a 1979 Honda CB250N in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Honda CB250N models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 29,230 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 CB250N fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WHO 188V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB250N typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Honda CB250N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WHO 188V registered?

WHO 188V is a 1979 Honda CB250N, first registered on 11 October 1979.

Is WHO 188V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHO 188V shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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