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RFC 226W

1980 Honda XL250

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,472 mi
Last recorded68,472 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 1980 Honda XL25018,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFC 226W
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 68,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 68,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 68,472 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 66,371 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 65,676 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 64,244 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,244 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,673 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 61,672 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 61,630 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 61,630 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

How Reliable is the Honda XL250?

Based on 5,320 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
193
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 64
Horn not working 46
reflector on motorcycle missing 44
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 43
Direction indicators not working 34
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RFC 226W is a 1980 Honda XL250 in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1980 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 18,470 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 XL250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RFC 226W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL250 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 46 years old, this Honda XL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RFC 226W registered?

RFC 226W is a 1980 Honda XL250, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is RFC 226W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFC 226W shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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