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R669 ERL

1998 Honda XR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

12,967 mi
Last recorded12,967 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda XR2509,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 ERL
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 12,967 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 12,967 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 12,965 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower shock link rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 12,960 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 12,995 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 12,950 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 12,761 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 11,649 miles

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

front tyre worn unevely

Pass 8 Jul 2013 10,499 miles

no indicators fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Jul 2013 10,499 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2011 19,975 miles

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

advise front brake lever slightly spongy

advise no indecators fitted,off road bike

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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R669 ERL is a 1998 Honda XR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R669 ERL, 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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R669 ERL is a 1998 Honda XR250, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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