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ATL 85X

1981 Honda CB250

Blue Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

27,264 mi
Last recorded27,264 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Honda CB25031,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATL 85X
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 27,264 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 26,993 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 26,993 miles

All position lamps not working front and rear. (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 26,562 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 26,552 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear tyres aged - perishing

rear cush drive worn

rear sprocket worn

Pass 10 Jul 2017 24,888 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 24,667 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 24,667 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 24,481 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 24,444 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 23,122 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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ATL 85X is a 1981 Honda CB250 in Blue with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1981 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 31,740 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 ATL 85X, 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 45 years old, this Honda CB250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ATL 85X registered?

ATL 85X is a 1981 Honda CB250, first registered on 9 October 1981.

Is ATL 85X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATL 85X shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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