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1978–1984 Honda CB250N Super Dream Valuation Report

Date: November 2025

Historical Overview

The Honda CB250N Super Dream (1978–1984) became the UK’s best-selling “learner legal” twin during the 1980s. Reliable, affordable and still plentiful, they’re classic entry-level Hondas with a big UK following. Values depend heavily on originality, documentation and mechanical health.

UK Valuation Summary (by condition)

Condition	Estimated Value (GBP)	Evidence (Sold vs Asking, UK)
Project / Restoration Non-runner or needs major work; incomplete or high-mileage.	£600 – £1,000	Sold: Mathewsons, July 2024, 1982 CB250N Super Dream, running but tatty, sold for £980. Asking: UK projects/rough non-runners typically listed at £900–£1,200.
Roadworthy / Presentable Running, MoT’d, some age-related wear or patina.	£1,400 – £2,100	Sold: Cheffins, Sept 2023, tidy 1980 CB250N achieved £1,950 (confirmed). Asking: 2025 UK classifieds mostly £1,600–£2,200 for tidy, usable CB250N Super Dreams.
Restored / Excellent High quality restoration or very original low-mile survivor.	£2,300 – £3,100	Asking: Top UK dealers/private sellers advertising “showroom” CB250Ns from £2,500 up to £3,200. Note: Confirmed hammer prices above £2,300 are rare but not unknown.

Notes: Factory paint, correct “Comstar” wheels, original twin exhausts, and tidy frame numbers add value. High mileage, mismatched parts or aftermarket pipes lower results. V5C and history file are big bonuses for UK buyers.

Value Influencing Factors

Originality: Correct paint, decals, exhausts, side panels and seat raise values.
Paperwork: Matching frame/engine numbers and UK registration preferred.
Mileage & Use: Genuine low-mile survivors fetch strong results.
Seasonality: UK spring/summer sales usually attract higher bids.

Conclusion

In the UK as of November 2025, project CB250N Super Dreams typically fetch £600–£1,000, while roadworthy/usable bikes achieve £1,400–£2,100 at auction and private sale. Restored/excellent examples are regularly advertised at £2,300–£3,100, with only the best confirmed hammers exceeding £2,300 in the last 12 months. Top prices are reserved for original, low-mileage or freshly restored UK bikes with paperwork.

Sources (plain text, UK-focused):
Mathewsons — July 2024, 1982 CB250N Super Dream, running, sold for £980.
Cheffins — Sept 2023, tidy 1980 CB250N achieved £1,950 (confirmed sale).
Car & Classic UK — late-2025 classified prices for roadworthy CB250Ns typically £1,600–£2,200.
UK dealer examples — asking £2,500–£3,200 for high quality/restored.
WB & Sons, East Anglia Auctions, eBay UK — monitored for hammer prices and trends.

All Valuations

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