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C368 OVL

1986 Honda XR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,812 mi
Last recorded18,812 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 1986 Honda XR2507,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC368 OVL
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 18,812 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 18,571 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 18,571 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 18,428 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 18,428 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam when steering turned on full lock (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 17,699 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 17,478 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 17,424 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 17,424 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 17,028 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play lower shocker (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 17,028 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 17,028 miles

DAYTIME MOT ONLY

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 Oct 2013 17,028 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Jan 2007 17,028 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XR250?

Based on 10,967 MOT tests across 1,440 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
316
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 179
wheel bearings have excessive free play 141
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 119
Tyre is unsuitable 97
wheel bearings have excessive free play 78
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C368 OVL is a 1986 Honda XR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Honda XR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 7,286 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 XR250 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 179 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C368 OVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XR250 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this Honda XR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C368 OVL registered?

C368 OVL is a 1986 Honda XR250, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C368 OVL safe to buy?

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