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J554 KFB

2003 Honda XR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,402 mi
Last recorded51,402 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda XR2508,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ554 KFB
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 51,402 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 51,107 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 50,660 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 50,389 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 50,285 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 50,080 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 50,080 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip beam and high beam incorrect (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning on full lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 50,024 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 50,021 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Horn replaced by a siren (1.7.3b)

Indicator switch insecure switch moving on bars (1.5.4)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front slightly binding brake

Pass 16 Mar 2017 49,726 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 49,726 miles

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 48,271 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 47,794 miles

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 4 May 2013 46,907 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 46,775 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 46,775 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2009 44,943 miles

throttle stiff

Pass 8 Aug 2006 44,839 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 44,807 miles

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

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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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J554 KFB is a 2003 Honda XR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Honda XR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 8,286 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 J554 KFB, 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 23 years old, this Honda XR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J554 KFB is a 2003 Honda XR250, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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