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K199 YFJ

1993 Honda XR250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,580 mi
Last recorded20,580 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Honda XR25013,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK199 YFJ
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 20,580 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 20,434 miles

Rear brake light switch not working , but I am not certain that the bike would have originally had one fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2023 19,645 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 19,633 miles

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface hidden behind number plate (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly not automatically shutting off (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 18,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 18,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 18,172 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER SHOCK/LINKAGE BEARING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 18,172 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working NOT WORKING OFF REAR BRAKE, SWITCH MISSING (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER SHOCK/LINKAGE BEARING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 16,234 miles

Rear Chain guard missing

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 15,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 15,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 15,537 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 15,247 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 14,563 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 14,132 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 12,659 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

side stand temp repair

Pass 5 Jun 2009 10,925 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

side stand not properly secured

Pass 6 Jan 2007 10,083 miles

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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K199 YFJ is a 1993 Honda XR250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 Honda XR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 13,019 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 K199 YFJ, 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 33 years old, this Honda XR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K199 YFJ registered?

K199 YFJ is a 1993 Honda XR250, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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