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NNB 120W

1980 Honda XL250S

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,967 mi
Last recorded3,967 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1980 Honda XL250S12,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNB 120W
MakeHonda
ModelXL250S
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 3,967 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 3,967 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 3,967 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 3,967 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 3,967 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

no indicators fitted

slight crack in rear number plate

Pass 19 Jul 2010 3,967 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 3,967 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 3,967 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 3,967 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

no indicators fitted

twin headlght only one working on dip and main beam

Fail 25 Jul 2008 3,967 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 3,967 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 3,967 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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NNB 120W is a 1980 Honda XL250S in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Honda XL250S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 12,702 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 NNB 120W, 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 46 years old, this Honda XL250S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NNB 120W registered?

NNB 120W is a 1980 Honda XL250S, first registered on 29 August 1980.

Is NNB 120W safe to buy?

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