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XAU 56Y

1982 Honda CB250 N

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,747 mi
Last recorded34,747 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1982 Honda CB250 N28,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAU 56Y
MakeHonda
ModelCB250 N
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 34,747 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

no indicators fitted.

wear in gearchange linkage.

Fail 10 Oct 2014 34,747 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

no indicators fitted.

wear in gearchange linkage.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 28,470 miles

centre stand return spring weak

indicators have been removed

wear in foot rests

Fail 3 Oct 2013 28,470 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

centre stand return spring weak

indicators have been removed

wear in foot rests

Pass 25 Feb 2011 26,322 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 24,809 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB250 N?

Based on 8,624 MOT tests across 1,635 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
284
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,635
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 94
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 67
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 64
Drive chain excessively loose 62
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XAU 56Y is a 1982 Honda CB250 N in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Honda CB250 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 28,255 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 N fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 179 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XAU 56Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB250 N typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 44 years old, this Honda CB250 N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XAU 56Y registered?

XAU 56Y is a 1982 Honda CB250 N, first registered on 15 December 1982.

Is XAU 56Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAU 56Y shows 6 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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