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KJH 688W

1981 Honda XL250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,918 mi
Last recorded5,918 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Honda XL25013,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJH 688W
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 5,918 miles

rear tyre has a cut on o/s side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 7 May 2021 5,915 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

rear tyre has a cut on o/s side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 15 May 2020 5,775 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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KJH 688W is a 1981 Honda XL250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 13,993 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 KJH 688W, 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 45 years old, this Honda XL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KJH 688W registered?

KJH 688W is a 1981 Honda XL250, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is KJH 688W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJH 688W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KJH 688W have outstanding finance?

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