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HHA 962L

1973 Honda CB250

Gold Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,022 mi
Last recorded13,022 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1973 Honda CB25018,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHA 962L
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 13,022 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 7 May 2010 12,960 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 12,960 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 12,866 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 12,792 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 12,577 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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HHA 962L is a 1973 Honda CB250 in Gold with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 18,380 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 HHA 962L, 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 53 years old, this Honda CB250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HHA 962L?

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What year was HHA 962L registered?

HHA 962L is a 1973 Honda CB250, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is HHA 962L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHA 962L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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