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BNV 354X

1981 Honda CB250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

424 mi
Last recorded424 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 1981 Honda CB25031,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNV 354X
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 424 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 424 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 7 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 1 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 30,707 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 30,707 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 29,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 29,691 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 25,529 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 20,522 miles

headlamp loose

Fail 9 Oct 2007 20,519 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

headlamp loose

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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BNV 354X is a 1981 Honda CB250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BNV 354X, 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 BNV 354X registered?

BNV 354X is a 1981 Honda CB250, first registered on 2 September 1981.

Is BNV 354X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNV 354X shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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