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N74 EAK

1996 Honda XR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Honda XR2509,736 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN74 EAK
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026
Pass 4 Oct 2023
Pass 25 Oct 2022
Pass 28 Oct 2021
Pass 26 Oct 2020 4,950 miles

no indicators fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 7,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017
Pass 23 Apr 2016 4,026 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 3,779 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 3,561 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 3,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

slight cracking front tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2013 3,053 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

slight cracking front tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2012 2,348 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 2,112 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 1,082 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 256 miles

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 4,846 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 4,686 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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N74 EAK is a 1996 Honda XR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1996 Honda XR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 9,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N74 EAK, 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 30 years old, this Honda XR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N74 EAK registered?

N74 EAK is a 1996 Honda XR250, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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