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XCW 411V

1979 Honda XL250

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,226 mi
Last recorded21,226 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1979 Honda XL25017,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCW 411V
MakeHonda
ModelXL250
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 21,226 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 21,226 miles

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 20,941 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 20,941 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,512 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL250?

Based on 5,320 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
193
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 64
Horn not working 46
reflector on motorcycle missing 44
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 43
Direction indicators not working 34
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XCW 411V is a 1979 Honda XL250 in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Honda XL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 17,058 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 XL250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XCW 411V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL250 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 47 years old, this Honda XL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XCW 411V?

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What year was XCW 411V registered?

XCW 411V is a 1979 Honda XL250, first registered on 28 December 1979.

Is XCW 411V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCW 411V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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