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HOO 268T

1979 Honda XL250

Green Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,874 mi
Last recorded37,874 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1979 Honda XL25017,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOO 268T
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 37,874 miles

f/o/s foot peg pin loose

front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 21 May 2011 37,127 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 37,127 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 36,527 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 35,499 miles

front tyre sidewall has some cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,672 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 7 miles

Front Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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HOO 268T is a 1979 Honda XL250 in Green with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 17,058 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 HOO 268T, 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 47 years old, this Honda XL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HOO 268T?

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What year was HOO 268T registered?

HOO 268T is a 1979 Honda XL250, first registered on 16 July 1979.

Is HOO 268T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOO 268T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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