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BVT 203T

1978 Honda XL250

Yellow Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,085 mi
Last recorded13,085 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2006
Typical for 1978 Honda XL25015,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVT 203T
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2006 13,085 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 13,085 miles

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 13,059 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 13,059 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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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BVT 203T is a 1978 Honda XL250 in Yellow with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 BVT 203T, 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

How do I check the history of BVT 203T?

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What year was BVT 203T registered?

BVT 203T is a 1978 Honda XL250, first registered on 16 August 1978.

Is BVT 203T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVT 203T shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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