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R310 CVX

1997 Honda FES250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,865 mi
Last recorded38,865 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda FES25021,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 CVX
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 38,865 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 38,865 miles

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 36,122 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 36,122 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2011 33,492 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 32,233 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 32,221 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,456 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 31,456 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 30,535 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 29,724 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 28,926 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 28,170 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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R310 CVX is a 1997 Honda FES250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R310 CVX, 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 R310 CVX registered?

R310 CVX is a 1997 Honda FES250, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R310 CVX safe to buy?

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