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UBD 893W

1980 Honda XL250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,405 mi
Last recorded32,405 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Honda XL25018,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBD 893W
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2019 32,405 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 32,405 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 32,409 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 32,196 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 32,138 miles

front tyre starting to perish on side walls

Fail 11 Jun 2014 32,138 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front tyre starting to perish on side walls

Pass 24 Apr 2013 32,120 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 3,219 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 32,105 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 31,651 miles

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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UBD 893W is a 1980 Honda XL250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UBD 893W, 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 UBD 893W registered?

UBD 893W is a 1980 Honda XL250, first registered on 6 October 1980.

Is UBD 893W safe to buy?

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