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Y227 HVY

2001 Honda XR250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

12,800 mi
Last recorded12,800 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Honda XR2509,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 HVY
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 12,800 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 12,065 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 11,124 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 9,712 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 May 2015 9,712 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 9,585 miles

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

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 9,585 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 9,562 miles

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

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 8,181 miles

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

No indicators fitted

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rubber gaitors fitted covering forks

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 10 Feb 2009 6,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 5,134 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

rear tyre has a deep cut

Fail 29 Feb 2008 5,131 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

clutch lever loose

rear tyre has a deep cut

Pass 2 Feb 2007 3,676 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 2,231 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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Y227 HVY is a 2001 Honda XR250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Honda XR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 9,585 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 Y227 HVY, 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 25 years old, this Honda XR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y227 HVY registered?

Y227 HVY is a 2001 Honda XR250, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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