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R142 MGJ

1997 Honda FES250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,529 mi
Last recorded58,529 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda FES25021,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 MGJ
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 58,529 miles

rear tyre has a poor puncture repair

Pass 29 May 2024 56,491 miles

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Fail 28 May 2024 56,491 miles

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel control 2 (1.1.2 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2023 54,152 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 54,152 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre stand bolt missing

battery bracket likely to fall off and hit rear wheel

Pass 26 Mar 2022 49,612 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 48,525 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 46,608 miles

Slight lose of damping effect on rear suspension.

Fail 23 Dec 2019 46,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Slight lose of damping effect on rear suspension.

Pass 31 Dec 2018 45,072 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Pass 13 Jan 2018 43,518 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 43,496 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 41,798 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 38,963 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2014 38,031 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 34,773 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 26,619 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 16,918 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 9,875 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 8,835 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2008 7,839 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 7,822 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 7,659 miles

How Reliable is the Honda FES250?

Based on 6,421 MOT tests across 585 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
585
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 190
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 82
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 66
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 64
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 57
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R142 MGJ is a 1997 Honda FES250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1997 Honda FES250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 21,468 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 FES250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 190 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R142 MGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda FES250 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda FES250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R142 MGJ registered?

R142 MGJ is a 1997 Honda FES250, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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