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YAW 526Y

1982 Honda CB250 N

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,219 mi
Last recorded30,219 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1982 Honda CB250 N28,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAW 526Y
MakeHonda
ModelCB250 N
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 30,219 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 30,219 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,175 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 30,093 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,638 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 29,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,740 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 28,741 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 28,735 miles

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

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

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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YAW 526Y is a 1982 Honda CB250 N 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 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 YAW 526Y, 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 YAW 526Y registered?

YAW 526Y is a 1982 Honda CB250 N, first registered on 8 October 1982.

Is YAW 526Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAW 526Y 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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