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Honda Cb250nd B (1983)

444 real MOT outcomes analysed • 2% first-time pass rate

1983 Honda Cb250nd B

CarHunch analysed 444 real MOT records for the 1983 Honda Cb250nd B. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 1983 Honda CB250ND-B is a survival story—only 1.9% of the 444 tested examples pass first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, which reflects the reality of motorcycles at 40 years old rather than any design flaw. The complete absence of dangerous defects across the cohort is genuinely reassuring for safety-critical systems.

With a median mileage of 37,121 miles, these survivors are typically low-use classics kept by enthusiasts rather than commuters, and the minuscule failure rate (0.02 per vehicle) suggests that when they do fail, it's usually minor and easily fixed. If you're considering one, focus your pre-purchase inspection on fuel system condition and rubber components (seals, gaskets, hoses), which age rather than miles—everything else that's survived this long is probably sound.

Below average reliability 78% below UK average
2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
37,121
typical mileage
31,847–49,816 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.02
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1983 Honda Cb250nd B

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 1983 Honda Cb250nd B vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

31,847
low mileage
37,121
typical
49,816
high mileage

Half of all 1983 Honda Cb250nd B vehicles fall between 31,847 and 49,816 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.02
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1983 Honda Cb250nd B

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 36.4%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 27.3%
    Rear wheel bearings have slight free play
  • 18.2%
    Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect
  • 18.2%
    Rear shock absorber has a light misting
  • 18.2%
    Steering headbearing has slight free play
  • 18.2%
    Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting
  • 18.2%
    Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting
  • 9.1%
    Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1983. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Honda Cb250nd B:

1982