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OAB 693Y

1982 Honda XL250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,343 mi
Last recorded6,343 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 1982 Honda XL25025,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAB 693Y
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 6,343 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 6,336 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 6,278 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 6,277 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 5,905 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 5,786 miles

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

Rear Tyre has multiple cracks on sidewall

Fail 12 May 2017 5,786 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

O/S Handlebar control block loose

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

Rear Tyre has multiple cracks on sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2009 5,768 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 5,642 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight cracking on sidewalls on front tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2008 5,642 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight cracking on sidewalls on front tyre

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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OAB 693Y is a 1982 Honda XL250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OAB 693Y, 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 OAB 693Y registered?

OAB 693Y is a 1982 Honda XL250, first registered on 1 September 1982.

Is OAB 693Y safe to buy?

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