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R670 ERL

1998 Honda XR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda XR2509,228 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 ERL
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No Indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2020

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

no lights/indicators at time of test

Pass 18 Dec 2018
Fail 18 Dec 2018

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2016
Fail 18 Jan 2016

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 24 Feb 2015

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 90 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 89 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Nov 2011

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 8,266 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 8,006 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007

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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R670 ERL is a 1998 Honda XR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R670 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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R670 ERL is a 1998 Honda XR250, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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