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L242 HHO

2002 Honda XR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,370 mi
Last recorded4,370 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Honda XR2508,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL242 HHO
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 4,370 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Apr 2011 8,900 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Excessive oil leaks

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 6,790 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 6,790 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2009 8,290 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 8,290 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 7,045 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2008 7,040 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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L242 HHO is a 2002 Honda XR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Honda XR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 8,279 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 L242 HHO, 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 24 years old, this Honda XR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L242 HHO registered?

L242 HHO is a 2002 Honda XR250, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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