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M647 COT

2004 Honda XL250

White Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

33,449 mi
Last recorded33,449 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda XL25015,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM647 COT
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 33,449 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 33,251 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 33,229 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 33,229 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 33,202 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 33,078 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 33,053 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 33,015 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 32,977 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 32,914 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 32,890 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 32,716 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 32,533 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 32,416 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,051 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 31,571 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 31,230 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 30,909 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 30,905 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 5 May 2006 30,781 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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M647 COT is a 2004 Honda XL250 in White with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 M647 COT, 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.

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What year was M647 COT registered?

M647 COT is a 2004 Honda XL250, first registered on 12 February 2004.

Is M647 COT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M647 COT shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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