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W278 PAF

2000 Honda XR250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,320 mi
Last recorded11,320 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Honda XR25010,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 PAF
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 11,320 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose several (5.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 11,026 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 10,538 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 10,216 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 10,216 miles

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

Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 9,901 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 9,411 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 9,101 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 8,622 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 8,179 miles

Nearside Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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Pass 1 May 2010 7,663 miles

front tyre sidewalls cracking

linkage protector worn out

Pass 23 Apr 2009 7,149 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Small cracks to walls of front tyre.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 6,772 miles

Offside Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

front brake weak

Fail 28 Apr 2008 6,772 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

front brake weak

Fail 12 May 2007 6,269 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

kickstart not fully on the shaft?

throttle slightly stiff on lh lock

Pass 12 May 2007 6,269 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

kickstart not fully on the shaft?

throttle slightly stiff on lh lock

Pass 24 Apr 2006 5,739 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 5,739 miles

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

Inner Rear Upper Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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W278 PAF is a 2000 Honda XR250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Honda XR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 10,176 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 W278 PAF, 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 26 years old, this Honda XR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W278 PAF is a 2000 Honda XR250, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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