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VX04 KGZ

2004 Honda XR250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

10,231 mi
Last recorded10,231 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda XR2506,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 KGZ
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 10,231 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 24 Nov 2023 9,964 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 9,914 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 9,887 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable Marked “not for highway use” (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2013 6,723 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 3,301 miles

Tick over to high above recommended setting

Fail 26 Jul 2012 3,301 miles

Centre Rear Upper Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Tick over to high above recommended setting

Pass 14 Jul 2011 4,965 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 4,928 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 4,781 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 4,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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VX04 KGZ is a 2004 Honda XR250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Honda XR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 6,208 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 VX04 KGZ, 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 22 years old, this Honda XR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX04 KGZ registered?

VX04 KGZ is a 2004 Honda XR250, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is VX04 KGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX04 KGZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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