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GBK 683X

1981 Honda CM250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

33,264 mi
Last recorded33,264 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Honda CM25027,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBK 683X
MakeHonda
ModelCM250
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 33,264 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 32,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 32,372 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 31,898 miles

Rear tyre perishing

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 31,898 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

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

Rear tyre perishing

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 31,704 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 31,704 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 31,284 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 May 2013 30,281 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 28,442 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 28,442 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 57,877 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 57,538 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 56,333 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 56,330 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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 29 Jun 2006 55,634 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 55,634 miles

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

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 54,790 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 54,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder severely damaged (3.2.B1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Honda CM250?

Based on 1,826 MOT tests across 299 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
242
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
299
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Drive chain excessively loose 14
Throttle operating incorrectly 12
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GBK 683X is a 1981 Honda CM250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1981 Honda CM250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 27,602 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 CM250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GBK 683X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CM250 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 45 years old, this Honda CM250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GBK 683X registered?

GBK 683X is a 1981 Honda CM250, first registered on 14 September 1981.

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