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EVS 388Y

1982 Honda XL250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,826 mi
Last recorded26,826 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1982 Honda XL25025,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVS 388Y
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 26,826 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2024 26,623 miles

no lights fitted for day use only

Pass 6 Oct 2023 26,384 miles

NO LIGHTS fitted for day use only ....,

Pass 29 Sep 2022 26,200 miles

no lights as for day use only

Pass 11 Oct 2021 26,016 miles

not lights fitted / for day use only

Pass 1 Oct 2020 25,783 miles

oil leak and front brake lever arm sticking

Pass 21 Aug 2019 25,740 miles

Front Horn slightly loose (7.7 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 25,735 miles

no lights fitted day use only

Pass 4 Sep 2017 25,722 miles

no lights fitted as day use only

Pass 25 Aug 2016 25,707 miles

no front and rear lights fitted and no stop light fitted and no indicators fitted day use only .

Pass 9 Jul 2015 25,702 miles

vehicle presented for day use only no headlamps or indicators ..

Pass 3 Jul 2014 25,642 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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EVS 388Y is a 1982 Honda XL250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EVS 388Y, 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

How do I check the history of EVS 388Y?

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What year was EVS 388Y registered?

EVS 388Y is a 1982 Honda XL250, first registered on 15 September 1982.

Is EVS 388Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVS 388Y shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EVS 388Y have outstanding finance?

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