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R571 UOD

2003 Honda XR250

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,055 mi
Last recorded6,055 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda XR2508,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 UOD
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 6,055 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 5,635 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 4,625 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 4,534 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 4,444 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 3,564 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 3,512 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 3,226 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 3,226 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 2,309 miles

Headlamp dims when engine revved

Slight play in rear wheel bearing

Fail 1 Mar 2017 2,309 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Headlamp dims when engine revved

Slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jan 2016 1,901 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 1,428 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

fuel tank front mounts worn

Fail 2 Mar 2012

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

fuel tank front mounts worn

Pass 16 Dec 2010 12,641 miles

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

Front brake hose poorly routed

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 12,185 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 12,185 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 10,120 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 10,101 miles

Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 9,613 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 7,870 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 2,490 miles

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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R571 UOD is a 2003 Honda XR250 in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Honda XR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 8,286 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 R571 UOD, 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 23 years old, this Honda XR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R571 UOD registered?

R571 UOD is a 2003 Honda XR250, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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