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B970 AYD

1985 Honda XL250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,118 mi
Last recorded8,118 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1985 Honda XL25028,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB970 AYD
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 8,118 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 8,106 miles

front brake lever travel

rear tyre splits in tread

Pass 2 Aug 2011 7,034 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 7,017 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 4,668 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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B970 AYD is a 1985 Honda XL250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B970 AYD, 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 B970 AYD registered?

B970 AYD is a 1985 Honda XL250, first registered on 21 March 1985.

Is B970 AYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B970 AYD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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