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M794 LNL

1998 Honda XR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

24,083 mi
Last recorded24,083 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda XR2509,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM794 LNL
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2021 24,083 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise chain gaurd not fitted at time of test

advise fork gaiters fitted

advise mirrors not fitted at time of test.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 23,992 miles

advise chain guard missing

advise fork gaiters fitted

advise no mirrors fitted at time of test.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 23,558 miles

Centre Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

fork gators fitted

no chain guard fitted

no mirrors fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2013 22,596 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

advise fork gators fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2013 22,241 miles

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 19,550 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 17,016 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 14,521 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 14,096 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 14,096 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 13,927 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 13,927 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 13,522 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 13,522 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 13,098 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 13,098 miles

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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M794 LNL is a 1998 Honda XR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Honda XR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 9,228 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 M794 LNL, 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 28 years old, this Honda XR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M794 LNL is a 1998 Honda XR250, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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