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V495 JRL

1999 Honda XR250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

1,078 mi
Last recorded1,078 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda XR2509,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV495 JRL
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 1,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 7,978 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 7,738 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 7,039 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 6,044 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 3,799 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 2,435 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 2,432 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 1,169 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 961 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 679 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 679 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 401 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Feb 2013 2,254 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 2,254 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2013 2,254 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 1,742 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 1,742 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 1,501 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 1,422 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XR250?

Based on 10,967 MOT tests across 1,440 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
316
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 179
wheel bearings have excessive free play 141
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 119
Tyre is unsuitable 97
wheel bearings have excessive free play 78
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V495 JRL is a 1999 Honda XR250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1999 Honda XR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 9,204 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 XR250 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 179 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V495 JRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XR250 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 27 years old, this Honda XR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V495 JRL registered?

V495 JRL is a 1999 Honda XR250, first registered on 4 October 1999.

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