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R348 GFG

1997 Honda FES250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

39,485 mi
Last recorded39,485 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda FES25021,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 GFG
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 39,485 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 39,485 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 39,485 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 39,485 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 39,005 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 39,005 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 38,741 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 37,225 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 37,225 miles

Front Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 May 2013 35,420 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 33,678 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 32,212 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 31,337 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,134 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 27,134 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 26,459 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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R348 GFG is a 1997 Honda FES250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R348 GFG, 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 R348 GFG registered?

R348 GFG is a 1997 Honda FES250, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R348 GFG safe to buy?

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