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R211 LVE

1997 Honda XR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,160 mi
Last recorded7,160 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda XR2509,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 LVE
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 7,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

off road motorcycle indicators not fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2014 11,651 miles

off road motorcycle indicators not fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2012 11,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 6,318 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

chain guard missing

front brake lever broken

Fail 2 Dec 2011 6,318 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

chain guard missing

front brake lever broken

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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R211 LVE is a 1997 Honda XR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R211 LVE, 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 R211 LVE registered?

R211 LVE is a 1997 Honda XR250, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R211 LVE safe to buy?

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