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J674 JKO

1998 Honda XL250

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,734 mi
Last recorded41,734 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda XL25024,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ674 JKO
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 41,734 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 41,089 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 41,089 miles

Offside Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Fail 2 May 2025 41,089 miles

Offside Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 41,049 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 40,836 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 40,836 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 40,816 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively cush drive (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front hand guard broke

Pass 15 Aug 2020 40,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear cushdrive rubbers worn

Pass 21 Aug 2019 38,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 38,600 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 36,400 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 36,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 34,508 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 34,508 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated Split (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 33,144 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 33,065 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 22 Oct 2011 32,978 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,507 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 30,329 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 29,933 miles

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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J674 JKO is a 1998 Honda XL250 in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 24,816 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 J674 JKO, 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 28 years old, this Honda XL250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J674 JKO is a 1998 Honda XL250, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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