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G555 BGS

1990 Honda XR250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,560 mi
Last recorded13,560 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Honda XR25011,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG555 BGS
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 13,560 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006
Fail 15 Mar 2006

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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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G555 BGS is a 1990 Honda XR250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Honda XR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 11,290 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 G555 BGS, 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 36 years old, this Honda XR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G555 BGS registered?

G555 BGS is a 1990 Honda XR250, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G555 BGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G555 BGS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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