CarVerify

Free Car Check

XUF 974T

1978 Honda XL250

White Petrol 250cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,897 mi
Last recorded21,897 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1978 Honda XL25015,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUF 974T
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 21,897 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 21,873 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

kik start loose

Fail 21 Mar 2016 21,873 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

kik start loose

Pass 24 Feb 2014 21,782 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 21,537 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear tyre slightly perished

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
Full Honda XL250 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

XUF 974T is a 1978 Honda XL250 in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XUF 974T, 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 XUF 974T?

You can check the full history of XUF 974T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XUF 974T registered?

XUF 974T is a 1978 Honda XL250, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is XUF 974T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUF 974T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XUF 974T have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on XUF 974T. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.