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X686 BNH

2000 Honda XR250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

12,723 mi
Last recorded12,723 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda XR25010,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX686 BNH
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 12,723 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 12,701 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn below minimum wear limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 12,580 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 12,539 miles

Central Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 12,457 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 13 Jul 2021 12,448 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 12,281 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 11,713 miles

Enduro machine no indicators fitted

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 11,713 miles

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

Enduro machine no indicators fitted

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 8,102 miles

NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 23 Jan 2017 8,102 miles

NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 8,086 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 8,067 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 7,409 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 7,391 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 7,229 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 7,229 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 5,112 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Centre Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

no indicaters fitted at time of test.(enduro)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 5,112 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

no indicaters fitted at time of test.(enduro)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 3,546 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 2,673 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 2,657 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 2,585 miles

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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X686 BNH is a 2000 Honda XR250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2000 Honda XR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 10,176 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 X686 BNH, 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 26 years old, this Honda XR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X686 BNH is a 2000 Honda XR250, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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