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R951 LWO

1998 Honda XR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,776 mi
Last recorded10,776 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda XR2509,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 LWO
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 10,776 miles

Chainguard not fitted

No front brake light fitted

No indicators fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2024 10,136 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 10,129 miles

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 9,893 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Carb not fitted correctly

Day time Mot only

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 9,700 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Day time MOT - no lights fitted.

Fail 28 Jul 2018 9,700 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Day time MOT - no lights fitted.

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 7,585 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 7,367 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 5,562 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 5,562 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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R951 LWO is a 1998 Honda XR250 in White with a 249cc 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 R951 LWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R951 LWO registered?

R951 LWO is a 1998 Honda XR250, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R951 LWO safe to buy?

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