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OBA 597M

1973 Honda CB250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

44,575 mi
Last recorded44,575 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1973 Honda CB25018,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBA 597M
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2013 44,575 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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