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LHR 805X

1981 Honda XL250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

23,799 mi
Last recorded23,799 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1981 Honda XL25013,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHR 805X
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 23,799 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2018 23,727 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 20,896 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 20,896 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 19,776 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 19,678 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 19,393 miles

front tyre poor

Fail 24 Oct 2013 19,393 miles

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

front tyre poor

Pass 27 Sep 2012 19,033 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 18,722 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 18,722 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 18,191 miles

rear tyre close to limit

Pass 2 Oct 2009 17,324 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 16,803 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 16,452 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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LHR 805X is a 1981 Honda XL250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LHR 805X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LHR 805X registered?

LHR 805X is a 1981 Honda XL250, first registered on 13 November 1981.

Is LHR 805X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHR 805X shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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