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M494 DEX

1998 Honda XL250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda XL25024,816 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM494 DEX
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026
Pass 2 May 2025

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024

Chain guard missing

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 198 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 198 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 377 miles
Pass 22 May 2020
Fail 22 May 2020

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019
Pass 26 Feb 2018
Pass 23 Feb 2017 179 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015
Pass 19 Mar 2014 194 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009
Fail 18 Sep 2009

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 15,031 miles

No indicators fitted (trail bike )!

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 9,600 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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M494 DEX is a 1998 Honda XL250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 24,816 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 M494 DEX, 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 28 years old, this Honda XL250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M494 DEX registered?

M494 DEX is a 1998 Honda XL250, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is M494 DEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M494 DEX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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