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A751 LTA

1983 Honda XL250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

26,396 mi
Last recorded26,396 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 1983 Honda XL25020,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA751 LTA
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 26,396 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 26,391 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 26,212 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 25,658 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 24,781 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 23,787 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 22,454 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 21,977 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 21,977 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2011 20,482 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 19,222 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 19,222 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 18,743 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2009 18,743 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2008 17,819 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 16,890 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 16,882 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 16,857 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL250?

Based on 5,320 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
193
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 64
Horn not working 46
reflector on motorcycle missing 44
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 43
Direction indicators not working 34
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A751 LTA is a 1983 Honda XL250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1983 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 20,313 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda XL250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A751 LTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL250 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 43 years old, this Honda XL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A751 LTA registered?

A751 LTA is a 1983 Honda XL250, first registered on 8 November 1983.

Is A751 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A751 LTA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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