MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
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)
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.
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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.
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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?
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