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LGH 59T

1979 Honda XL250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

4,300 mi
Last recorded4,300 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 Honda XL25017,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGH 59T
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 4,300 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 4,300 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 4,300 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 4,300 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 4,300 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 4,300 miles

Slight Play in Swing Arm Bearings. Advise Replace at Earliest Oppotunity.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 4,300 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 4,300 miles

day light use only

Fail 7 Aug 2008 4,300 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Feb 2007 4,300 miles

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

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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LGH 59T is a 1979 Honda XL250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1979 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 17,058 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LGH 59T, 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 47 years old, this Honda XL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LGH 59T registered?

LGH 59T is a 1979 Honda XL250, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is LGH 59T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGH 59T shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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