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R479 GJL

1998 Honda XR250

Green Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,210 mi
Last recorded9,210 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda XR2509,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 GJL
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 9,210 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 9,210 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 8,510 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 6,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 6,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 5,782 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 5,332 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 5,330 miles

Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 5,215 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 3,877 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

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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R479 GJL is a 1998 Honda XR250 in Green with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Honda XR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 9,228 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 R479 GJL, 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 28 years old, this Honda XR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R479 GJL registered?

R479 GJL is a 1998 Honda XR250, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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