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KGO 144Y

1982 Honda XL250

White Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,506 mi
Last recorded29,506 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1982 Honda XL25025,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGO 144Y
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 29,506 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 29,506 miles

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 29,219 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 29,219 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 28,755 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 28,755 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 28,457 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 28,457 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 28,029 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 27,348 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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KGO 144Y is a 1982 Honda XL250 in White with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KGO 144Y, 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 KGO 144Y registered?

KGO 144Y is a 1982 Honda XL250, first registered on 15 September 1982.

Is KGO 144Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGO 144Y shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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