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OWS 717Y

1983 Honda XL250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,783 mi
Last recorded43,783 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Honda XL25020,313 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWS 717Y
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 43,783 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

clutch lever pivot wearing

Pass 8 Dec 2023 40,848 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 40,820 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 39,670 miles

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 37,704 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 35,880 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 35,181 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 35,181 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 34,165 miles

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))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 34,165 miles

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 32,171 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 32,171 miles

Central Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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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.

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