MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,783 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
clutch lever pivot wearing
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
slight movement in rear sprocket cush rubbers
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
slight movement in rear sprocket cush rubbers
Headlamp light intensity reduced reflector (4.1.4 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play when raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Front indicators are fouling on fuel tank.
Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and is perished. (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Front indicators are fouling on fuel tank.
Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and is perished. (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Central Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
How Reliable is the Honda XL250?
Based on 5,320 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OWS 717Y is a 1983 Honda XL250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1983 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 20,313 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 OWS 717Y, 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 43 years old, this Honda XL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OWS 717Y registered?
OWS 717Y is a 1983 Honda XL250, first registered on 24 June 1983.
Is OWS 717Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for OWS 717Y shows 12 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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