MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
headset bearings slightly notchy
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)
Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Honda XL250?
Based on 5,320 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.
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VAM 378Y is a 1983 Honda XL250 in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 1983 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 20,313 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 VAM 378Y, 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 43 years old, this Honda XL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VAM 378Y registered?
VAM 378Y is a 1983 Honda XL250, first registered on 19 January 1983.
Is VAM 378Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for VAM 378Y shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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