MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,224 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to frame and general components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Nearside Rear Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear tyre stepped
Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear tyre stepped
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Nearside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Centre Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda FES250?
Based on 6,421 MOT tests across 585 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R389 FWV is a 1997 Honda FES250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 R389 FWV, 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 R389 FWV registered?
R389 FWV is a 1997 Honda FES250, first registered on 2 September 1997.
Is R389 FWV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R389 FWV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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