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W426 YGS

2000 Honda XR250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,882 mi
Last recorded18,882 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Honda XR25010,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW426 YGS
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 18,882 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 18,074 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 17,724 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 15,960 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 15,189 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Nearside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

no indicators fitted the bike is rider only mainly for off road use.

Fail 15 May 2012 15,189 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

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

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)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

no indicators fitted the bike is rider only mainly for off road use.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 14,895 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 14,895 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 May 2007 14,941 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain dry attention soon.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 24 May 2007 14,941 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Chain guard missing

Drive chain dry attention soon.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 14,874 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 14,874 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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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W426 YGS is a 2000 Honda XR250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W426 YGS, 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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W426 YGS is a 2000 Honda XR250, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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