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OKV 656W

1980 Honda XL250

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,342 mi
Last recorded10,342 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1980 Honda XL25018,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKV 656W
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 10,342 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 10,342 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 207,028 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 10,109 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 May 2007 9,531 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 9,151 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Honda XL250?

Based on 5,320 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
193
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 64
Horn not working 46
reflector on motorcycle missing 44
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 43
Direction indicators not working 34
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OKV 656W is a 1980 Honda XL250 in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 18,470 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 XL250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OKV 656W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL250 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 46 years old, this Honda XL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OKV 656W registered?

OKV 656W is a 1980 Honda XL250, first registered on 9 September 1980.

Is OKV 656W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKV 656W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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