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VYD 575W

1981 Honda XL250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,252 mi
Last recorded18,252 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Honda XL25013,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYD 575W
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 18,252 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 18,045 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 17,636 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 17,636 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 17,548 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 17,364 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 17,364 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 17,364 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

front tyre cracking but not showing cords

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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VYD 575W is a 1981 Honda XL250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VYD 575W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VYD 575W?

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What year was VYD 575W registered?

VYD 575W is a 1981 Honda XL250, first registered on 24 March 1981.

Is VYD 575W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYD 575W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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