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M657 NEL

2002 Honda XR250

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

3,671 mi
Last recorded3,671 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
Typical for 2002 Honda XR2508,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM657 NEL
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2009 3,671 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 3,671 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 3,671 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 3,671 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 3,671 miles

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 3,672 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2006 3,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

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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M657 NEL is a 2002 Honda XR250 in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M657 NEL, 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 M657 NEL registered?

M657 NEL is a 2002 Honda XR250, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is M657 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M657 NEL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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