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AEL 398Y

1982 Honda XL250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,333 mi
Last recorded32,333 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 1982 Honda XL25025,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEL 398Y
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 32,333 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 32,320 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 32,245 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 32,072 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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AEL 398Y is a 1982 Honda XL250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 25,872 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 AEL 398Y, 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 44 years old, this Honda XL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AEL 398Y registered?

AEL 398Y is a 1982 Honda XL250, first registered on 14 October 1982.

Is AEL 398Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEL 398Y shows 4 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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