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NDP 262X

1981 Honda XL250S

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,950 mi
Last recorded2,950 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1981 Honda XL250S18,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDP 262X
MakeHonda
ModelXL250S
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 2,950 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 2,941 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 2,941 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 May 2014 2,623 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 2,576 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL250S?

Based on 563 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
121
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Horn not working 11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 8
Direction indicator not working 8
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NDP 262X is a 1981 Honda XL250S in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Honda XL250S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 18,608 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 XL250S fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NDP 262X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL250S typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 45 years old, this Honda XL250S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NDP 262X?

You can check the full history of NDP 262X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NDP 262X registered?

NDP 262X is a 1981 Honda XL250S, first registered on 16 October 1981.

Is NDP 262X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDP 262X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NDP 262X have outstanding finance?

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