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EBD 145X

1982 Honda CB250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

29,637 mi
Last recorded29,637 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1982 Honda CB25032,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBD 145X
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 29,637 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 29,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 May 2022 29,502 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 29,041 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 65,001 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 58,801 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 54,501 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 54,501 miles

Central Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all stop unless engine reved (1.5.1c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. loose came off in test (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 10 May 2016 54,111 miles

Front riders seat sharp serface at joint with fuel tank

Front tyre starting to perish

Fail 5 May 2016 54,111 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing split pin missing (2.4.A.2b)

Front riders seat sharp serface at joint with fuel tank

Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Apr 2015 52,312 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 51,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 29 Apr 2014 51,834 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 51,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,057 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 45,057 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 36,301 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,579 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 30,576 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

no rear suspension units fitted but machine not lowrider

Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,759 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 29,759 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,547 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,002 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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EBD 145X is a 1982 Honda CB250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EBD 145X, 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 EBD 145X registered?

EBD 145X is a 1982 Honda CB250, first registered on 13 February 1982.

Is EBD 145X safe to buy?

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