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ADD 717Y

1982 Honda CB250 N

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,768 mi
Last recorded18,768 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 Honda CB250 N28,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADD 717Y
MakeHonda
ModelCB250 N
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 18,768 miles

Exhaust collector box corroding

Front Footrest hangers, bolt missing, both sides. Footrests secure.

Lower Bolt missing from exhaust box bracket

Nearside Front Lower Gear shift pedal bent

Nearside Rear Sprocket carrier cush drive worn

Fail 23 Jun 2026 18,768 miles

Exhaust collector box corroding

Front Footrest hangers, bolt missing, both sides. Footrests secure.

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Bolt missing from exhaust box bracket

Nearside Front Lower Gear shift pedal bent

Nearside Rear Sprocket carrier cush drive worn

Pass 2 Jul 2024 17,480 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust collector box corroded

Exhaust collector fixing bolts missing

Gear lever bent/pivots worn.

Nearside Front Lower Footrest hanger bolt missing.

Offside Front Lower Footrest hanger bolt missing.

Rear Sprocket hub worn

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 15,991 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust collector bolts missing

Rear Lower Footrest hanger bolts missing

Rear Sprocket hub worn

Fail 17 Apr 2023 15,991 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust collector bolts missing

Rear Lower Footrest hanger bolts missing

Rear Sprocket hub worn

Pass 20 Apr 2022 14,831 miles

Footrest hanger lower bolts missing on both sides.

Pass 1 Jul 2020 14,398 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 16,700 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 16,761 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Nov 2012 16,400 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 16,400 miles

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

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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ADD 717Y is a 1982 Honda CB250 N in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ADD 717Y, 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 ADD 717Y registered?

ADD 717Y is a 1982 Honda CB250 N, first registered on 15 September 1982.

Is ADD 717Y safe to buy?

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