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UAR 353Y

1998 Honda XL250

Orange Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,481 mi
Last recorded40,481 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Honda XL25024,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAR 353Y
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 40,481 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 May 2009 40,440 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 39,815 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 39,815 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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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UAR 353Y is a 1998 Honda XL250 in Orange with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 24,816 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 UAR 353Y, 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 28 years old, this Honda XL250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UAR 353Y registered?

UAR 353Y is a 1998 Honda XL250, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is UAR 353Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAR 353Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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