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VWC 176W

1981 Honda XL250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,604 mi
Last recorded12,604 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Honda XL25013,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWC 176W
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 12,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 12,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 12,591 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 12,578 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 12,578 miles

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 12,570 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 12,495 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 12,495 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 12,300 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 12,164 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 12,078 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 12,078 miles

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

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 11,364 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 11,272 miles

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

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 11,272 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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VWC 176W is a 1981 Honda XL250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 13,993 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 VWC 176W, 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 45 years old, this Honda XL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VWC 176W registered?

VWC 176W is a 1981 Honda XL250, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is VWC 176W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWC 176W shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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