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H788 FRV

2004 Honda XL250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,484 mi
Last recorded23,484 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Honda XL25015,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH788 FRV
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 23,484 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 23,218 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 23,146 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 22,948 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 22,948 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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H788 FRV is a 2004 Honda XL250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 15,970 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 H788 FRV, 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 22 years old, this Honda XL250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H788 FRV?

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What year was H788 FRV registered?

H788 FRV is a 2004 Honda XL250, first registered on 5 January 2004.

Is H788 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H788 FRV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H788 FRV have outstanding finance?

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