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PGC 71Y

1990 Honda XL250S

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,387 mi
Last recorded28,387 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGC 71Y
MakeHonda
ModelXL250S
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 28,387 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 28,002 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 27,867 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 27,359 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 26,648 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 25,870 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 24,980 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And stepped/feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2018 23,592 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 23,592 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 May 2016 23,290 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 23,096 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 May 2014 22,716 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 22,228 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 21,780 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 21,325 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Apr 2010 21,325 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 20,962 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Honda XL250S?

Based on 563 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
121
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Horn not working 11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 8
Direction indicator not working 8
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PGC 71Y is a 1990 Honda XL250S in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

The most common reason a Honda XL250S fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PGC 71Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL250S typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 36 years old, this Honda XL250S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PGC 71Y registered?

PGC 71Y is a 1990 Honda XL250S, first registered on 21 June 1990.

Is PGC 71Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGC 71Y shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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