MOT reliability
Honda Xlr250r
23 vehicles · 140 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 23 Honda Xlr250r vehicles and 140 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xlr250r has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,558 miles.
23
Vehicles
140
MOT tests
740
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xlr250r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xlr250r MOT tests:
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Other79%
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Steering13%
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Brakes11%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Body & structure2%
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Identification & plates2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Honda Xlr250r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 75% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 8 | 62% |
| 4 | 5 | 100% |
| 5 | 7 | 86% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 7 | 71% |
| 8 | 8 | 75% |
| 9 | 8 | 75% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 8 | 62% |
| 12 | 5 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 6 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 5 | 80% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (23)
Most common Honda Xlr250r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xlr250r MOT tests:
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (15 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (7 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (7 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (6 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (6 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (5 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (4 times)
- Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (3 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (3 times)
- Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a) (3 times)
- Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (3 times)
Honda Xlr250r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 9 | 89% | 8,682 |
| 2017 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 11,040 |
| 2004 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 8,006 |
| 2003 | 3 | 32 | 78% | 25,929 |
| 2002 | 1 | 17 | 88% | 65,788 |
| 2001 | 1 | 5 | 60% | — |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 21,732 |
| 1998 | 3 | 19 | 63% | 16,235 |
| 1994 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 17,918 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 12,901 |
| 1991 | 2 | 8 | 75% | 13,488 |
| 1990 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 26,660 |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 22,639 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 17,644 |
| 1985 | 2 | 8 | 88% | 10,404 |
| 1983 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 12,306 |
Honda Xlr250r reliability FAQ
Across 23 Honda Xlr250r vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xlr250r MOT issues are:
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Honda Xlr250r in our data has covered around
18,558 miles.
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