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B121 AOD

1985 Honda XL250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,804 mi
Last recorded42,804 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1985 Honda XL25028,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB121 AOD
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 42,804 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 42,680 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 42,229 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 41,738 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 41,165 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 12 May 2008 41,165 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 40,551 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 40,551 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 May 2006 39,705 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 39,705 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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B121 AOD is a 1985 Honda XL250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1985 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 28,162 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 B121 AOD, 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 41 years old, this Honda XL250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B121 AOD registered?

B121 AOD is a 1985 Honda XL250, first registered on 11 June 1985.

Is B121 AOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B121 AOD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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