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SLO 960W

1981 Honda XL250S

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,401 mi
Last recorded9,401 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 1981 Honda XL250S18,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLO 960W
MakeHonda
ModelXL250S
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 9,401 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 9,392 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 9,340 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 9,340 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 9,308 miles

NO LIGHTS FITTED.DAYLIGHT USE ONLY

Pass 31 Jul 2011 9,116 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL250S?

Based on 563 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
121
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Horn not working 11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 8
Direction indicator not working 8
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SLO 960W is a 1981 Honda XL250S in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 Honda XL250S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 18,608 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 SLO 960W, 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 45 years old, this Honda XL250S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SLO 960W?

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What year was SLO 960W registered?

SLO 960W is a 1981 Honda XL250S, first registered on 10 March 1981.

Is SLO 960W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLO 960W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SLO 960W have outstanding finance?

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