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E557 BKM

1988 Honda XR250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Honda XR2503,856 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE557 BKM
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011
Fail 30 Jun 2011

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Pass 12 May 2010

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2010

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 26,448 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 26,426 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 23,817 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 23,730 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 23,699 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 18,118 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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E557 BKM is a 1988 Honda XR250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E557 BKM, 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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What year was E557 BKM registered?

E557 BKM is a 1988 Honda XR250, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E557 BKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E557 BKM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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