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M503 XHW

2003 Honda XL250

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,249 mi
Last recorded21,249 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda XL25017,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM503 XHW
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 21,249 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2017 21,249 miles

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

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2015 18,292 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 18,109 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 17,873 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 17,417 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 16,244 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 14,592 miles

nail in rear tyre,back brake slightly tight

Pass 17 Feb 2009 14,147 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 14,127 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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M503 XHW is a 2003 Honda XL250 in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 17,434 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 M503 XHW, 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 23 years old, this Honda XL250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M503 XHW registered?

M503 XHW is a 2003 Honda XL250, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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