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E426 KNR

1988 Honda XR250

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Honda XR2503,856 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE426 KNR
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017
Fail 8 Nov 2017

Rear Brake component is severely distorted rear drum (3.1.5)

Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016
Pass 8 Oct 2015
Pass 15 Oct 2014 1,039 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2012

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

day time use only lights masked up

Fail 24 May 2012

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 May 2011

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

No lights fitted at time of test

handle bars bent

Fail 4 May 2011

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

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

No lights fitted at time of test

handle bars bent

Pass 17 May 2010

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

no lights fitted at time of test

Fail 13 May 2010

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

chain joining link worn

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2009

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Jun 2009

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

No lights fitted at time of test

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2008

rear tyre very soft at start of test. no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2007

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2006

advise front disc and mounting bolts close to brake caliper mounting bracket.

advise handle bars slightly bent.

no lights fitted at time of test

Fail 31 May 2006

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

advise handlebars slightly bent

cant test headlamp aim dip beam not working

headstock securing nut loose and insecure

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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E426 KNR is a 1988 Honda XR250 in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1988 Honda XR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 3,856 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 E426 KNR, 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 38 years old, this Honda XR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E426 KNR is a 1988 Honda XR250, first registered on 1 May 1988.

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