MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,184 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Honda Xr?
Based on 4,199 MOT tests across 544 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R221 XKU is a 1997 Honda Xr in White with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 1997 Honda Xr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 7,703 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 Xr fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R221 XKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda Xr typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Xr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of R221 XKU?
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What year was R221 XKU registered?
R221 XKU is a 1997 Honda Xr, first registered on 15 December 1997.
Is R221 XKU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R221 XKU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R221 XKU have outstanding finance?
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