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GJD 251W

1980 Honda XL250

White Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,430 mi
Last recorded43,430 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1980 Honda XL25018,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJD 251W
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 43,430 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2011 43,430 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2009 42,797 miles

rear brake sticking on slightly

silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,427 miles

headlamp output poor

Pass 11 Sep 2006 41,054 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 41,054 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Honda XL250?

Based on 5,320 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
193
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 64
Horn not working 46
reflector on motorcycle missing 44
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 43
Direction indicators not working 34
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GJD 251W is a 1980 Honda XL250 in White with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 18,470 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 GJD 251W, 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 46 years old, this Honda XL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJD 251W registered?

GJD 251W is a 1980 Honda XL250, first registered on 3 November 1980.

Is GJD 251W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJD 251W shows 6 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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