MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CB250s year 1982

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Pass percent:79.21%

(The average a petrol HONDA CB250 year 1982 passes without issue)

Based on:2,929 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	127
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	29
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	27
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	25
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	22
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	22
Registration plate issues	21
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	18
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	18
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	16
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	15
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	15
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	13
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	13
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	13
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	13
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	13
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	12
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	11
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	9
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	9
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	9
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	8
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	8
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	8
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	7
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	7
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	6
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	5
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	5
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	5
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.3a\|	5
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	5
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	4
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	4
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	4
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	4
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	4
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	4
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	4
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	4
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	3
Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. \|2.4.A.2d\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	3
Registration plate lamp issues	3
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	3
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	3
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded \|6.2.1b\|	3
Front suspension assembly component missing \|2.3.1\|	3
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid \|3.2.B4\|	3
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	3
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|1.6.B.1\|	3
Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Front Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Steering linkage has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear wheel spindle securing nut\|s\| loose \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Front Brake caliper\|s\| securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Rear position lamp does not face the rear \|1.1.1d\|	2
Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Rear Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.2.B2b\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	2
Drive chain fouling another component \|6.2.1d\|	2
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Rear Brake locking device insecure \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
All direction indicators not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose \|3.1.2b\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Rear wheel spindle loose \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	127
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	29
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	27
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	25
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	22
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	22
Registration plate issues	21
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	18
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	18
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	16
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	15
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	15
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	13
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	13
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	13
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	13
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	13
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	12
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	11
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	9
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	9
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	9
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	8
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	8
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	8
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	7
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	7
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	6
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	5
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	5
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	5
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.3a\|	5
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	5
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	4
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	4
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	4
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	4
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	4
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	4
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	4
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	4
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	3
Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. \|2.4.A.2d\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	3
Registration plate lamp issues	3
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	3
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	3
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded \|6.2.1b\|	3
Front suspension assembly component missing \|2.3.1\|	3
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid \|3.2.B4\|	3
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	3
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|1.6.B.1\|	3
Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Front Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Steering linkage has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear wheel spindle securing nut\|s\| loose \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Front Brake caliper\|s\| securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Rear position lamp does not face the rear \|1.1.1d\|	2
Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Rear Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.2.B2b\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	2
Drive chain fouling another component \|6.2.1d\|	2
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Rear Brake locking device insecure \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
All direction indicators not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose \|3.1.2b\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Rear wheel spindle loose \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CB250s year 1982

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