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OLN 729W

1980 Honda XL250S

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,764 mi
Last recorded18,764 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1980 Honda XL250S12,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLN 729W
MakeHonda
ModelXL250S
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 18,764 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 18,764 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 18,754 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 18,752 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 18,750 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

battery weak

rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2006 18,557 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 18,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

light cracking of rear tyre side walls

oil leak right hand side of engine

How Reliable is the Honda XL250S?

Based on 563 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
121
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Horn not working 11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 8
Direction indicator not working 8
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OLN 729W is a 1980 Honda XL250S in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 Honda XL250S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 12,702 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 XL250S fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OLN 729W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL250S typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Honda XL250S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OLN 729W registered?

OLN 729W is a 1980 Honda XL250S, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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