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M659 DEX

1998 Honda Xr

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

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Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda Xr10,866 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM659 DEX
MakeHonda
ModelXr
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025
Pass 3 Jun 2024 1,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2021 1,107 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 635 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 143 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 141 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 80 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016
Pass 20 Jun 2015
Fail 19 Jun 2015

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 4,408 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

drive chain slack

rear tyre low on tread

Pass 8 Jun 2013 2,232 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 760 miles

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

main beam tell tell not working

the throttle does not return freely, recommend that the throttle tube and grip are replaced.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 759 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

main beam tell tell not working

the throttle does not return freely, recommend that the throttle tube and grip are replaced.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 600 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 162 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 86,941 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 86,935 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 86,525 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 86,525 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 85,972 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 85,972 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 85,474 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

How Reliable is the Honda Xr?

Based on 4,199 MOT tests across 544 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
413
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 47
wheel bearings have excessive free play 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 36
Tyre is unsuitable 36
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
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M659 DEX is a 1998 Honda Xr in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1998 Honda Xr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 10,866 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 Xr fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M659 DEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Xr typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Xr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M659 DEX registered?

M659 DEX is a 1998 Honda Xr, first registered on 3 December 1998.

Is M659 DEX safe to buy?

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