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Honda Cb250nd B (1983)

444 real MOT outcomes analysed

1983 Honda Cb250nd B

CarHunch has 444 1983 Honda Cb250nd B vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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Moderate sample. 444 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1983 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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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

UK

The 1983 Honda CB250ND-B is a motorcycle, and MOT data for this vehicle is not available in the DVLA light-vehicle database — motorcycles are tested under a separate DVSA regime with different inspection standards and record-keeping. What we can say is that a 40-year-old machine in this dataset has accumulated a modest median mileage of 37,121 miles, suggesting these survivors are either well-preserved classics or lightly used originals rather than hard-ridden commuters. If you're considering one, focus on the mechanical fundamentals that matter most for an 1980s bike: fluid condition, tyre age and grip, brake function, and whether the electrics are reliable — a pre-purchase inspection by a motorcycle specialist is essential, since age and storage history matter far more than MOT pass rates here.

MOT statistics not available

We have 444 1983 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 444 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 36.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · front tyre slightly split
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Suspension & steering 27.3%
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play · Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting · Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect · …
Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.
Brake wear 9.1%
very slight drag on front brake · Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel · Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied · …
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.
Lighting 9.1%
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside · Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on
Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.
Exhaust & emissions 9.1%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1983.

Before you buy a 1983 Honda Cb250nd B

Based on MOT data from 444 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% 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 ClickMechanic
  • 📄 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 carVertical 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%
17
Green 0.8%
16
Purple 0.4%
7
Yellow 0.3%
6
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