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XPA 883Y

1982 Honda CB250 N

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,656 mi
Last recorded6,656 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1982 Honda CB250 N28,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPA 883Y
MakeHonda
ModelCB250 N
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 6,656 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 62,843 miles

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

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 59,614 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 59,513 miles

Offside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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XPA 883Y is a 1982 Honda CB250 N in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XPA 883Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XPA 883Y registered?

XPA 883Y is a 1982 Honda CB250 N, first registered on 9 September 1982.

Is XPA 883Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPA 883Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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