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R164 YRT

1997 Honda FES250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,138 mi
Last recorded26,138 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda FES25021,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 YRT
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 26,138 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 25,137 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 24,444 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 22,360 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 20,875 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 20,875 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 19,689 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 19,103 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 18,289 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 15,362 miles

rear brake levers reserve travel is getting low.

Pass 5 Sep 2015 12,994 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 12,994 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. n/s (2.1.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 12,454 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 10,380 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 10,303 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 10,119 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 10,029 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 9,616 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 9,337 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 9,088 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 8,606 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 8,226 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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R164 YRT 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 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R164 YRT, 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 R164 YRT registered?

R164 YRT is a 1997 Honda FES250, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R164 YRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R164 YRT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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