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YN03 CVM

2003 Honda XR250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

16,441 mi
Last recorded16,441 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda XR2508,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 CVM
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 16,441 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 16,392 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 16,392 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Riders seat insecure BOLT MISSING (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2022 16,251 miles

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 16,019 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 15,770 miles

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned sticking on guard (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 15,770 miles

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned sticking on guard (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 15,770 miles

Brake performance not tested rear brake incorrect fitting (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Wheel hub damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected brake stop/wheel incorrectly fitted (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned sticking on guard (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 15,647 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise 2010 (5.2.3 (e))

advice change no plate angle

Fail 28 Feb 2019 15,647 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise 2010 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

advice change no plate angle

Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 15,549 miles

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

advise no plate be refitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 14,676 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

advise no plate be refitted

advise rear brake service

Fail 13 Oct 2016 14,676 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

advise no plate be refitted

advise rear brake service

Pass 14 Oct 2015 13,954 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

advise revise the rear no plate angle

Pass 23 Oct 2014 12,289 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 8,154 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 4,265 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 4,265 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 4,258 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 4,231 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 4,227 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 4,001 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 3,967 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 3,967 miles

Front Horn missing (1.7.1)

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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YN03 CVM is a 2003 Honda XR250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Honda XR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 8,286 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 YN03 CVM, 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 23 years old, this Honda XR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YN03 CVM is a 2003 Honda XR250, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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