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XPJ 529Y

1982 Honda CB250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,312 mi
Last recorded35,312 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1982 Honda CB25032,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPJ 529Y
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 35,312 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 33,696 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 31,577 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 29,233 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 27,263 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 23,931 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 21,745 miles

Chain loose

Fail 10 Oct 2014 21,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Chain loose

Pass 27 Apr 2013 19,050 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 19,041 miles

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 17,953 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 17,953 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 15,662 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 15,484 miles

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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XPJ 529Y is a 1982 Honda CB250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1982 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 32,349 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 XPJ 529Y, 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 44 years old, this Honda CB250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XPJ 529Y registered?

XPJ 529Y is a 1982 Honda CB250, first registered on 25 October 1982.

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