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S258 RCV

1998 Honda Xr

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

5,381 mi
Last recorded5,381 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda Xr10,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS258 RCV
MakeHonda
ModelXr
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2013 5,381 miles

Front Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

no chain guard fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2011 5,381 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 5,381 miles

Front Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 May 2010 5,381 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 May 2010 5,381 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear spring incomplete (2.4.A1b(i))

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 5,381 miles

Front brake pads getting low

No lights or reflector fitted at time of test. Day time or good weather mot only

Slight play in rearsuspension pivots

Fail 18 Mar 2009 5,381 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front brake pads getting low

No lights or reflector fitted at time of test. Day time or good weather mot only

Slight play in rearsuspension pivots

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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S258 RCV is a 1998 Honda Xr in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 S258 RCV, 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 S258 RCV registered?

S258 RCV is a 1998 Honda Xr, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S258 RCV safe to buy?

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