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P789 UAH

1997 Honda XR250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,002 mi
Last recorded11,002 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda XR2509,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP789 UAH
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 11,002 miles

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

slight corrosion on exhaust

Fail 6 Oct 2012 11,002 miles

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

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

slight corrosion on exhaust

rear weel punctured

Fail 5 Oct 2012 10,999 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 10,274 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 22 Sep 2010 9,186 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 7,765 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 7,765 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 7,394 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 6,114 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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P789 UAH is a 1997 Honda XR250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda XR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 9,300 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 P789 UAH, 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 29 years old, this Honda XR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P789 UAH registered?

P789 UAH is a 1997 Honda XR250, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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