MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,310 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
How Reliable is the Honda XL250S?
Based on 563 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RUA 259W is a 1980 Honda XL250S in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1980 Honda XL250S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 12,702 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 XL250S fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RUA 259W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda XL250S typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Honda XL250S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RUA 259W registered?
RUA 259W is a 1980 Honda XL250S, first registered on 4 October 1980.
Is RUA 259W safe to buy?
The MOT history for RUA 259W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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