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G296 KYC

1989 Honda XR250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

1,564 mi
Last recorded1,564 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda XR2501,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG296 KYC
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 1,564 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 1,322 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 994 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced wires swapped in headlight. (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 990 miles

Rear brake nearing end of useable range

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 990 miles

Chain guard missing ()

lights covered

Fail 29 Apr 2021 990 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

lights covered

Pass 7 Feb 2020 859 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 857 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 802 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 682 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 2 miles

NO LIGHTS FITTED TO THIS MACHINE AT THE TIME OF TEST

Pass 8 Dec 2011

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2010 1 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 1 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 1 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 32,090 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 32,090 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005

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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G296 KYC is a 1989 Honda XR250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1989 Honda XR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 1,985 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G296 KYC, 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 37 years old, this Honda XR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G296 KYC registered?

G296 KYC is a 1989 Honda XR250, first registered on 16 August 1989.

Is G296 KYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G296 KYC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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