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J178 KFB

2003 Honda XL250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

19,371 mi
Last recorded19,371 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda XL25017,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ178 KFB
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 19,371 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 21 Jul 2025 19,257 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 18,446 miles

Chain guard missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 18,384 miles

Chain guard missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 18,335 miles

Chain guard missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 18,242 miles

Chain guard missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 18,121 miles

Chain guard missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 17,979 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 19 Jul 2018 17,922 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 17,922 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 17,832 miles

Chain guard missing

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 17,662 miles

Chain guard missing

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 17,662 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2015 17,473 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 17,107 miles

Chain guard missing

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 16,929 miles

Chain guard missing

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 16,624 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 16,590 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 16,590 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 16,509 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 16,453 miles

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

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Jul 2008 16,330 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 Jul 2008 16,330 miles

Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Jul 2007 15,751 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 13,362 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 11,353 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 11,353 miles

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

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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J178 KFB is a 2003 Honda XL250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 2003 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 17,434 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 J178 KFB, 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 23 years old, this Honda XL250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J178 KFB is a 2003 Honda XL250, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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