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APB 367T

1978 Honda XL250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132 mi
Last recorded132 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1978 Honda XL25015,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPB 367T
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2014 132 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 20 miles

exhaust has been modified but not offensive not origanal pipe,no markings.

fuel pipe frayed needs securing corretly with clips

rear shock absorbers damping on the return bounce a little may need replacement .

Fail 11 Jun 2013 11 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

exhaust has been modified but not offensive not origanal pipe,no markings.

fuel pipe frayed needs securing corretly with clips

rear shock absorbers damping on the return bounce a little may need replacement .

Pass 18 Jun 2007 14,430 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 14,430 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 14,430 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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APB 367T is a 1978 Honda XL250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 15,160 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 APB 367T, 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 48 years old, this Honda XL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was APB 367T registered?

APB 367T is a 1978 Honda XL250, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is APB 367T safe to buy?

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