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H170 GCR

1991 Honda XL250S

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,917 mi
Last recorded30,917 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH170 GCR
MakeHonda
ModelXL250S
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 30,917 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 30,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 27,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 25,464 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 22,994 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 21,629 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 18,301 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 16,624 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 16,625 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 16,625 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 16,625 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 16,625 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 16,625 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 16,635 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 16,635 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 16,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 14,905 miles

throttle dose not return on its own slight free travel on front brake lever

Pass 9 Feb 2006 13,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Honda XL250S?

Based on 563 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
121
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Horn not working 11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 8
Direction indicator not working 8
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H170 GCR is a 1991 Honda XL250S in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Honda XL250S fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H170 GCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL250S typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 35 years old, this Honda XL250S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H170 GCR registered?

H170 GCR is a 1991 Honda XL250S, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H170 GCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H170 GCR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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