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D506 DPM

1987 Honda XL250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,897 mi
Last recorded12,897 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1987 Honda XL25012,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD506 DPM
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 12,897 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 12,053 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 11,915 miles

Front front gators fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2019 11,915 miles

Front front gators fitted

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 11,641 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 11,368 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front front fork gatiors fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2016 11,233 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 10,155 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 10,130 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 10,130 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 11,096 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 10,263 miles

slight play in rear sprocket carrier.

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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D506 DPM is a 1987 Honda XL250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 12,713 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 D506 DPM, 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 39 years old, this Honda XL250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D506 DPM registered?

D506 DPM is a 1987 Honda XL250, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D506 DPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D506 DPM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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