MOT Status
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35,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
centre stand corroded
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
centre stand corroded
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
front brake spongy
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
front brake spongy
please note the colour is silver not red as in the reg doc
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda FES250?
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R156 DHW is a 1997 Honda FES250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 R156 DHW, 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 R156 DHW registered?
R156 DHW is a 1997 Honda FES250, first registered on 20 October 1997.
Is R156 DHW safe to buy?
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