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ATU 76M

1974 Honda XL250

Silver Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,967 mi
Last recorded14,967 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1974 Honda XL25016,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATU 76M
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 14,967 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 13,870 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 13,870 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 13,320 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 13,003 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 13,003 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 10,109 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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ATU 76M is a 1974 Honda XL250 in Silver with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 16,752 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 ATU 76M, 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 52 years old, this Honda XL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ATU 76M?

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What year was ATU 76M registered?

ATU 76M is a 1974 Honda XL250, first registered on 1 July 1974.

Is ATU 76M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATU 76M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ATU 76M have outstanding finance?

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