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B637 UBP

1984 Honda XL250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,394 mi
Last recorded10,394 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 1984 Honda XL25019,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB637 UBP
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 10,394 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 10,392 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 10,254 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 10,158 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 9,620 miles

off road style machine with no pilion position no indicators fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2009 9,620 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 8,886 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 8,886 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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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B637 UBP is a 1984 Honda XL250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 19,358 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 B637 UBP, 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 42 years old, this Honda XL250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B637 UBP is a 1984 Honda XL250, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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