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WUX 575S

1978 Honda XL250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,616 mi
Last recorded10,616 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 1978 Honda XL25015,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUX 575S
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 10,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 10,614 miles

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

no indicators fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2017 10,612 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

no indicators fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 10,442 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 9,854 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 9,787 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 9,787 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 9,074 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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WUX 575S is a 1978 Honda XL250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 15,160 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 WUX 575S, 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 48 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 WUX 575S?

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What year was WUX 575S registered?

WUX 575S is a 1978 Honda XL250, first registered on 21 July 1978.

Is WUX 575S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUX 575S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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