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C701 COT

1986 Honda XR250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1986 Honda XR2507,286 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC701 COT
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014

Frame damaged on nearside

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

exhaust system slightly loose

handle bar grips slightly damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2014

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Horn missing (1.7.1)

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

exhaust system slightly loose

grips slightly damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2013 61 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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C701 COT is a 1986 Honda XR250 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 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 C701 COT, 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 C701 COT registered?

C701 COT is a 1986 Honda XR250, first registered on 1 July 1986.

Is C701 COT safe to buy?

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