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JJY 291P

1975 Honda CB250

Green Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,640 mi
Last recorded27,640 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1975 Honda CB25020,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJY 291P
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 27,640 miles

Front Fender Rusted through in places but still secure to vehicle

Rear Fender and Tail Lamp Assembly poorly secured and contacting rear tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2008 27,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Fender Rusted through in places but still secure to vehicle

Rear Fender and Tail Lamp Assembly poorly secured and contacting rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,770 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 26,769 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 25,707 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 25,707 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2005 24,693 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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JJY 291P is a 1975 Honda CB250 in Green with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1975 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 20,239 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 JJY 291P, 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 51 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 JJY 291P registered?

JJY 291P is a 1975 Honda CB250, first registered on 15 December 1975.

Is JJY 291P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJY 291P shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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