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R552 UOA

1997 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

23,821 mi
Last recorded23,821 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda FES25021,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 UOA
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 23,821 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 23,669 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 23,511 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 23,191 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 23,022 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 22,722 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 22,718 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 22,632 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 22,625 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Coolant leak ()

Number plate light not working

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 22,397 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 22,289 miles

Rear Brake has little reserve travel

Slight Exhaust Blow

Pass 17 Dec 2013 21,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 21,725 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 20,935 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 20,935 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 19,412 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 18,937 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 18,400 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 18,400 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 17,750 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 16,090 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 16,090 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 15,746 miles

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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R552 UOA is a 1997 Honda FES250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R552 UOA, 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 R552 UOA registered?

R552 UOA is a 1997 Honda FES250, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R552 UOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R552 UOA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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