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WA53 VYE

2005 Honda XR250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,630 mi
Last recorded6,630 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Honda XR2506,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 VYE
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 6,630 miles

Clutch lever broken on the end but can be applied safely.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake lever broken on the end but can be applied safely.

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 6,408 miles

Front Brake lever is broken on the end but can be applied safely.

Front Clutch lever is broken on the end but can be applied safely.

Pass 9 Jun 2022 6,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is broken on the end but can be used safely.

Front Clutch lever is broken on the end but can be used safely.

No front and rear indicators fitted to this bike

Pass 11 Jun 2021 6,257 miles

Clutch and Front brake lever are broken on the end but can be applied safely.

Pass 3 Jul 2019 6,255 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 6,255 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 6,112 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 5,840 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 5,553 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 4,926 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 4,926 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 4,319 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 3,327 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 3,327 miles

Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 1,881 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 1,356 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 1,213 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 1,213 miles

Front Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

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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WA53 VYE is a 2005 Honda XR250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Honda XR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 6,568 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 WA53 VYE, 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 21 years old, this Honda XR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WA53 VYE registered?

WA53 VYE is a 2005 Honda XR250, first registered on 4 October 2005.

Is WA53 VYE safe to buy?

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