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ENO 492Y

1982 Honda CB250

Black Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,860 mi
Last recorded26,860 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1982 Honda CB25032,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENO 492Y
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 26,860 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Front tyre perishing

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 26,846 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure sprocket (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 26,807 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 15 May 2017 26,807 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 43,781 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 43,781 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 41,642 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 41,414 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 41,399 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front and rear suspension components corroding.

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fuel filler cap sealing ring in poor condition.

Motorcycle generally in very poor condition.

Motorcycle tested in wet and muddy conditions.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 40,171 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 38,706 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,698 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 34,838 miles

fuel cap seal is perished but not to excess

stop lamp at handlebar brake not working

Fail 23 Jan 2008 34,809 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

fuel cap seal is perished but not to excess

stop lamp at handlebar brake not working

Pass 29 Jan 2007 32,158 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

fork gaiters fitted to front forks

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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ENO 492Y is a 1982 Honda CB250 in Black with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ENO 492Y, 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 ENO 492Y registered?

ENO 492Y is a 1982 Honda CB250, first registered on 9 August 1982.

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