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Honda Xr250 (1995)

123 real MOT outcomes analysed • 74.5% first-time pass rate

1995 Honda Xr250

CarHunch analysed 123 real MOT records for the 1995 Honda Xr250. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 1995 Honda XR250 passes its MOT first time in 74.5% of cases, running 5.5 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a modest shortfall that reflects typical wear on a nearly 30-year-old bike. The dangerous defect rate of 9.8% is reassuringly low, so safety isn't a major red flag for buyers.

These machines are running with relatively low mileage for their age (median 13,427 miles), yet they still average 1.31 failures and 4.0 advisories per test, suggesting age and corrosion are the real enemies rather than hard use. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brake lines, fuel system seals, and electrics—the typical failure points on vintage Japanese bikes this old.

Below average reliability 5.5% below UK average
74.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
13,427
typical mileage
6,674–25,503 middle half
9.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.31
avg MOT failures per car
over 7.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1995 Honda Xr250

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 Honda Xr250 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

6,674
low mileage
13,427
typical
25,503
high mileage

Half of all 1995 Honda Xr250 vehicles fall between 6,674 and 25,503 miles.

1995 Honda Xr250 — Still on the Road

25 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 76% of the peak remain.

31 25 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

7.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.31
Avg failures per vehicle
4
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1995 Honda Xr250

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 24.3%
    Rear wheel bearings have slight free play
  • 18.9%
    Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
  • 16.5%
    Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
  • 15.6%
    Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn
  • 15.6%
    Chain guard missing
  • 15.2%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 14.4%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 12.8%
    Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995. Counts include advisories and failures.

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