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R167 RNK

1998 Honda XR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

17,348 mi
Last recorded17,348 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda XR2509,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 RNK
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 17,348 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 17,345 miles

Fuel pipe leaking At carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 17,066 miles

Wheel spoke slightly loose Rear wheel (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 17,066 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel spoke slightly loose Rear wheel (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 16,964 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive has tight links (6.2.1e)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

low brake readings due to block tread tyres

Fail 16 Mar 2017 16,964 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive has tight links (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

low brake readings due to block tread tyres

Pass 2 Dec 2015 15,805 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 15,724 miles

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

Nearside Front engine mount corroded

brake test results low due to chunky tyres

Pass 6 Dec 2014 14,326 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 13,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 13,630 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 12,166 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 12,069 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 11,842 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 11,345 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 11,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 10,627 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 10,466 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 8,948 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XR250?

Based on 10,967 MOT tests across 1,440 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
316
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 179
wheel bearings have excessive free play 141
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 119
Tyre is unsuitable 97
wheel bearings have excessive free play 78
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R167 RNK is a 1998 Honda XR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1998 Honda XR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 9,228 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 XR250 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 179 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R167 RNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XR250 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 28 years old, this Honda XR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R167 RNK is a 1998 Honda XR250, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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