MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CB250s year 1980

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Pass percent:77.36%

(The average a petrol HONDA CB250 year 1980 passes without issue)

Based on:3,290 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	134
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	29
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	29
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	27
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	26
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	26
Registration plate issues	22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	22
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	20
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	20
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	19
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	19
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	18
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	17
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	17
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	16
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	15
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	15
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	15
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	15
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	14
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	14
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	12
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	12
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	12
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	11
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	10
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	10
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	10
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	10
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	9
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	9
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	9
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	9
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	8
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	7
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	7
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	7
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	7
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.3a\|	6
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	6
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	6
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	6
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	6
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	6
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	5
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	5
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	5
Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.2.A1f\|i\|\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	5
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	5
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	5
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	5
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	4
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	4
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	4
Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. \|2.4.A.2d\|	4
Horn is not a constant note \|1.7.3c\|	4
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	4
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Front suspension assembly component loose \|2.3.1\|	4
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	4
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned \|2.3.1\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	4
Rear Brake locking device insecure \|3.2.A1e\|	4
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.1a\|	3
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	3
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	3
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Drive chain fouling another component \|6.2.1d\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	3
Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	3
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	3
Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	3
Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	3
Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	3
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	3
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking \|6.1.1c\|	3
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	134
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	29
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	29
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	27
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	26
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	26
Registration plate issues	22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	22
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	20
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	20
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	19
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	19
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	18
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	17
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	17
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	16
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	15
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	15
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	15
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	15
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	14
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	14
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	12
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	12
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	12
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	11
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	10
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	10
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	10
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	10
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	9
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	9
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	9
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	9
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	8
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	7
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	7
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	7
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	7
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.3a\|	6
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	6
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	6
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	6
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	6
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	6
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	5
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	5
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	5
Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.2.A1f\|i\|\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	5
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	5
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	5
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	5
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	4
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	4
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	4
Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. \|2.4.A.2d\|	4
Horn is not a constant note \|1.7.3c\|	4
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	4
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Front suspension assembly component loose \|2.3.1\|	4
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	4
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned \|2.3.1\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	4
Rear Brake locking device insecure \|3.2.A1e\|	4
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.1a\|	3
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	3
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	3
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Drive chain fouling another component \|6.2.1d\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	3
Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	3
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	3
Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	3
Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	3
Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	3
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	3
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking \|6.1.1c\|	3
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CB250s year 1980

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