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VCW 940Y

1982 Honda XL250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,148 mi
Last recorded50,148 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1982 Honda XL25025,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCW 940Y
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 50,148 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 50,148 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 49,316 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 49,312 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 47,402 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 46,360 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 46,356 miles

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 May 2010 45,442 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 45,097 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 45,097 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 44,674 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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VCW 940Y is a 1982 Honda XL250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1982 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 25,872 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 VCW 940Y, 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 44 years old, this Honda XL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VCW 940Y?

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What year was VCW 940Y registered?

VCW 940Y is a 1982 Honda XL250, first registered on 25 September 1982.

Is VCW 940Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCW 940Y shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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