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P294 DNN

1996 Honda XR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

16,357 mi
Last recorded16,357 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Honda XR2509,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 DNN
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 16,357 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 16,340 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn linkage bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 16,101 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 16,101 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 15,628 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 15,628 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 15,174 miles

Front headlamp is masked to correct cut off of beam pattern

Rear tyre ---- some cracking evident around tread blocks---advise early replacement

competition type machine ----indicators not fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 15,218 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 15,218 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 14,939 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 4,938 miles

front tyre worn uneven

Fail 27 Aug 2013 4,934 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

front tyre worn uneven

Fail 2 Aug 2012 14,932 miles

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

front tyre deterating

Pass 2 Aug 2012 14,932 miles

front tyre deterating

Pass 12 Aug 2011 14,711 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear n/plate fitted to rear mud guard

Fail 2 Aug 2010 13,687 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 13,687 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 12,066 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 11,836 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XR250?

Based on 10,967 MOT tests across 1,440 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
316
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 179
wheel bearings have excessive free play 141
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 119
Tyre is unsuitable 97
wheel bearings have excessive free play 78
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P294 DNN is a 1996 Honda XR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1996 Honda XR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 9,736 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 XR250 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 179 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P294 DNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XR250 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 30 years old, this Honda XR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P294 DNN is a 1996 Honda XR250, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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