MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,104 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
rear light dim
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
slight smoke from engine
Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)
Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
slight smoke from engine
Handlebar grips in poor condition.
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Handlebar grips in poor condition.
How Reliable is the Honda XL250?
Based on 5,320 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FPA 397V is a 1979 Honda XL250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1979 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 17,058 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 FPA 397V, 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 47 years old, this Honda XL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FPA 397V registered?
FPA 397V is a 1979 Honda XL250, first registered on 9 October 1979.
Is FPA 397V safe to buy?
The MOT history for FPA 397V shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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