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BUD 447V

1979 Honda XL250S

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,880 mi
Last recorded13,880 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1979 Honda XL250S13,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUD 447V
MakeHonda
ModelXL250S
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 13,880 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 13,754 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2011 13,754 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL250S?

Based on 563 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
121
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Horn not working 11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 8
Direction indicator not working 8
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BUD 447V is a 1979 Honda XL250S in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Honda XL250S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 13,783 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 XL250S fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BUD 447V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL250S typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Honda XL250S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BUD 447V registered?

BUD 447V is a 1979 Honda XL250S, first registered on 1 December 1979.

Is BUD 447V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUD 447V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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