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CMJ 23L

1973 Honda XL250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,368 mi
Last recorded19,368 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1973 Honda XL25011,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMJ 23L
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 19,368 miles

no flashers fitted no pegs

Pass 18 May 2018 19,368 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 19,367 miles

Nearside Chain guard missing ()

off road machine no indicators fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2014 19,148 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no flashers fitted offroader

Fail 28 Jun 2010 19,143 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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CMJ 23L is a 1973 Honda XL250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 11,480 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 CMJ 23L, 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 53 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 CMJ 23L?

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What year was CMJ 23L registered?

CMJ 23L is a 1973 Honda XL250, first registered on 4 July 1973.

Is CMJ 23L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMJ 23L 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.

Does CMJ 23L have outstanding finance?

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