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R121 ACL

1997 Honda XL250

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,280 mi
Last recorded1,280 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda XL25022,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 ACL
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2014 1,280 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 1,280 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 1,260 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 1,257 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL250?

Based on 5,320 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
193
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 64
Horn not working 46
reflector on motorcycle missing 44
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 43
Direction indicators not working 34
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R121 ACL is a 1997 Honda XL250 in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 22,727 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 XL250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R121 ACL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL250 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 29 years old, this Honda XL250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R121 ACL?

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What year was R121 ACL registered?

R121 ACL is a 1997 Honda XL250, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R121 ACL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 ACL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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