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R79 AGL

1998 Honda XR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,081 mi
Last recorded10,081 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda XR2509,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 AGL
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 10,081 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 9,730 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 9,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

chain and sprockets may need replacing

some corosion on frame

drive chain links tight

Fail 14 Oct 2009 9,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

chain and sprockets may need replacing

some corosion on frame

drive chain has some tight links

Pass 15 Aug 2007 9,039 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 9,039 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 7,911 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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R79 AGL is a 1998 Honda XR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R79 AGL, 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 R79 AGL registered?

R79 AGL is a 1998 Honda XR250, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R79 AGL safe to buy?

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