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WYA 172W

1981 Honda CB250

Black Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,270 mi
Last recorded34,270 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2005
Typical for 1981 Honda CB25031,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYA 172W
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2005 34,270 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 34,270 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

brake light not working on front brake.

clutch lever loose

n/s side pannel loose

slight twisting movement in front forks. not excessive.

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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WYA 172W is a 1981 Honda CB250 in Black with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WYA 172W, 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 WYA 172W registered?

WYA 172W is a 1981 Honda CB250, first registered on 8 August 1981.

Is WYA 172W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYA 172W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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