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XEF 11S

1978 Honda XL250S

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,534 mi
Last recorded9,534 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1978 Honda XL250S12,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEF 11S
MakeHonda
ModelXL250S
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2011 9,534 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 9,038 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL250S?

Based on 563 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
121
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Horn not working 11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 8
Direction indicator not working 8
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XEF 11S is a 1978 Honda XL250S in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Honda XL250S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 12,148 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XL250S fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XEF 11S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL250S typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 48 years old, this Honda XL250S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XEF 11S?

You can check the full history of XEF 11S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XEF 11S registered?

XEF 11S is a 1978 Honda XL250S, first registered on 20 July 1978.

Is XEF 11S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEF 11S shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XEF 11S have outstanding finance?

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