MOT Status
Mileage
44,575 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Honda CB250?
Based on 27,783 MOT tests across 3,466 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OBA 597M is a 1973 Honda CB250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 OBA 597M, 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.
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What year was OBA 597M registered?
OBA 597M is a 1973 Honda CB250, first registered on 23 November 1973.
Is OBA 597M safe to buy?
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