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H654 DNJ

1998 Honda XR250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

14,510 mi
Last recorded14,510 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda XR2509,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH654 DNJ
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 14,510 miles

DAY TIME ONLY MOT

Pass 17 Mar 2010 14,511 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

gear change lever slightly loose

Fail 3 Mar 2010 14,511 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

gear change lever slightly loose

top yoke nut loose

Fail 3 Mar 2009 14,512 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 14,451 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 14,451 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 12,945 miles

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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H654 DNJ is a 1998 Honda XR250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Honda XR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 9,228 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 H654 DNJ, 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 28 years old, this Honda XR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H654 DNJ is a 1998 Honda XR250, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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