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R486 TRK

1997 Honda FES250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,857 mi
Last recorded52,857 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda FES25021,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 TRK
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 52,857 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2017 52,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2016 52,155 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 51,472 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,718 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,931 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,420 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 49,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 48,696 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 47,509 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 45,733 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 41,289 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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R486 TRK 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 84.6%.

Across all 1997 Honda FES250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 21,468 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R486 TRK, 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 R486 TRK registered?

R486 TRK is a 1997 Honda FES250, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R486 TRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R486 TRK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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