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R521 NTS

1997 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,802 mi
Last recorded49,802 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda FES25021,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 NTS
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 49,802 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 43,926 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 37,418 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 37,356 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,535 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 25,447 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 25,359 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2008 19,154 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 12,500 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 6,649 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 6,632 miles

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

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.

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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R521 NTS is a 1997 Honda FES250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R521 NTS, 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 R521 NTS registered?

R521 NTS is a 1997 Honda FES250, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R521 NTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R521 NTS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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