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F161 UPE

1996 Honda XR250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

22,671 mi
Last recorded22,671 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Honda XR2509,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF161 UPE
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 22,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 May 2020 22,671 miles

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 22,091 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 1,239 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 1,231 miles

Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength rear caliper slide pins/mount (3.2.A1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 819 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 9 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013
Pass 26 Sep 2011
Pass 12 Oct 2010

Anti rattle shims missing, front brake caliper.

Anti rattle shims missing, rear caliper.

Front tyre in poor condition.

Rear caliper in poor condition.

Seat cover in poor condition.

Fail 12 Oct 2010

Anti rattle shims missing, front brake caliper.

Anti rattle shims missing, rear caliper.

Front tyre in poor condition.

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear caliper in poor condition.

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

Seat cover in poor condition.

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 3,143 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 1,966 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 1,376 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 1,376 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007

Number plate undersize.

Pass 9 Sep 2006 22,091 miles

Number plate undersize.

Fail 9 Sep 2006 22,091 miles

Number plate undersize.

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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F161 UPE is a 1996 Honda XR250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1996 Honda XR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 9,736 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 F161 UPE, 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 30 years old, this Honda XR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F161 UPE registered?

F161 UPE is a 1996 Honda XR250, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is F161 UPE safe to buy?

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