Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1982 Honda Cb250nd B?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1982 Honda Cb250nd B?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1982 Honda Cb250nd B?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

What are common problems with the 1982 Honda Cb250nd B?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1982 Honda Cb250nd B are: Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (18.5% of vehicles), Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (14.8% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (14.8% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1982 Honda Cb250nd B?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Cb250nd B (1982)

1,414 real MOT outcomes analysed

1982 Honda Cb250nd B

CarHunch has 1,414 1982 Honda Cb250nd B vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1982 Honda Cb250nd B doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Honda vehicles below.

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Got a specific Honda Cb250nd B you're checking out?

The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

This data cannot be used to assess the Honda CB250ND-B's reliability, because motorcycles are not included in the DVLA light-vehicle MOT database — they're tested under a completely separate DVSA regime. What we can say is that 1,414 examples have been recorded in some form, with a median mileage of 31,190 miles that suggests these are well-used machines from their 40+ year lifespan.

A 1982 CB250 is a classic small-capacity commuter bike, and any surviving example today is either a cherished restoration project or a capable vintage machine. If you're considering one, forget MOT pass rates and instead get a pre-purchase inspection from a motorcycle mechanic who knows the model — focus on frame condition, rust, and whether the engine turns freely, as these are the real tellstales of whether a 40-year-old bike is worth owning.

MOT statistics not available

We have 1,414 1982 Honda Cb250nd B vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT

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What tends to go wrong

Across 1,414 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 18.5%

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies · Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies · Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 14.8%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 14.8%

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion · Rear Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy'

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 11.1%

Rear Drive chain slightly loose · Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. · Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Exhaust & emissions 11.1%

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey · Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey

Corrosion / rust 7.4%

advise general corrosion

Inspect sills, subframes and brake pipes in person — photos rarely show structural rust.

Other issues 7.4%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess · Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1982.

Before you buy a 1982 Honda Cb250nd B

Based on MOT data from 1,414 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,943 Honda Cb250nd B vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 35.6%

691

Silver 27.6%

537

Red 21.9%

426

Black 12.5%

243

White 0.9%

Green 0.8%

Purple 0.4%

Yellow 0.3%

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