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WF52 ECZ

2005 Honda XR250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

486 mi
Last recorded486 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Honda XR2506,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 ECZ
MakeHonda
ModelXR250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 485 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 17,459 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 17,459 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 16,780 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 14,104 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 13,407 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 11,661 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 7,725 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Jan 2016 6,429 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front fork gaitors fitted

No mirrors fitted

Number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 24 Dec 2015 6,320 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. L/H (2.1.1c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front fork gaitors fitted

No mirrors fitted

Number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 8 Jan 2015 5,567 miles

Front fork gaitor's fitted unable to visually inspect fork seal's and stanchion's

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 4,771 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 4,771 miles

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

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

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

drive chain dry and some tight links

Fail 15 Sep 2012 2,999 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

rear number plate does not conform to police standards

Pass 15 Sep 2012 2,999 miles

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

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

rear number plate does not conform to police standards

Pass 9 Mar 2007 1,733 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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WF52 ECZ is a 2005 Honda XR250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WF52 ECZ, 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 WF52 ECZ registered?

WF52 ECZ is a 2005 Honda XR250, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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