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MCA 640Y

1982 Honda XL250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,853 mi
Last recorded27,853 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 1982 Honda XL25025,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCA 640Y
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 27,853 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 27,844 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 27,844 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 27,836 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 27,836 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 27,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 27,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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MCA 640Y is a 1982 Honda XL250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MCA 640Y, 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

How do I check the history of MCA 640Y?

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What year was MCA 640Y registered?

MCA 640Y is a 1982 Honda XL250, first registered on 22 December 1982.

Is MCA 640Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCA 640Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MCA 640Y have outstanding finance?

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