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JJB 497N

1975 Honda XL250

Silver Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,619 mi
Last recorded28,619 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1975 Honda XL25012,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJB 497N
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1975
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 28,619 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 28,241 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 28,139 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 28,139 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 27,964 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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JJB 497N is a 1975 Honda XL250 in Silver with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1975 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 12,343 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 JJB 497N, 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 51 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 JJB 497N?

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What year was JJB 497N registered?

JJB 497N is a 1975 Honda XL250, first registered on 21 July 1975.

Is JJB 497N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJB 497N shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JJB 497N have outstanding finance?

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