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P901 AFE

1997 Honda XR250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

5,980 mi
Last recorded5,980 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda XR2509,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP901 AFE
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 5,980 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 7,915 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 7,909 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2023 6,859 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 6,859 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 6,792 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 6,792 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2014 12,106 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 12,106 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 11,072 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 11,061 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 6,779 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 5,043 miles

throttle a little slow to return

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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P901 AFE is a 1997 Honda XR250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P901 AFE, 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 P901 AFE registered?

P901 AFE is a 1997 Honda XR250, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P901 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P901 AFE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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