MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,529 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear tyre has a poor puncture repair
Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))
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))
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
Slight lose of damping effect on rear suspension.
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.
Exhaust slightly deteriorated.
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front brake binding slightly
How Reliable is the Honda FES250?
Based on 6,421 MOT tests across 585 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R142 MGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R142 MGJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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