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P854 YAE

2003 Honda XR250

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Honda XR2508,286 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP854 YAE
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 21 Feb 2024

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2024

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned spacing considerably less than 240mm apart (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2021
Pass 15 Apr 2019

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2019

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose x3 (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 34,678 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 33,583 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 30,802 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,177 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2011 18,753 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 18,730 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 18,730 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 18,121 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 17,642 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 17,023 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 16,314 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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P854 YAE is a 2003 Honda XR250 in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Honda XR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 8,286 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 P854 YAE, 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 23 years old, this Honda XR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P854 YAE registered?

P854 YAE is a 2003 Honda XR250, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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