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VAM 277T

1978 Honda CB250 N

Silver Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,505 mi
Last recorded17,505 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1978 Honda CB250 N30,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 277T
MakeHonda
ModelCB250 N
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2012 17,505 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 13,887 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

front tyre close to the mudguard and has rubbed at some point but is not now

Fail 5 Dec 2011 13,887 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

front tyre close to the mudguard and has rubbed at some point but is not now

Pass 14 Dec 2010 11,700 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 11,700 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 10,368 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 10,368 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 29,536 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Throttle action slightly stiff

Pass 12 Jul 2007 26,878 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 21,787 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB250 N?

Based on 8,624 MOT tests across 1,635 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
284
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,635
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 94
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 67
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 64
Drive chain excessively loose 62
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VAM 277T is a 1978 Honda CB250 N in Silver with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Honda CB250 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 30,924 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 N fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 179 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VAM 277T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB250 N typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 48 years old, this Honda CB250 N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAM 277T registered?

VAM 277T is a 1978 Honda CB250 N, first registered on 9 August 1978.

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