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R643 UBW

1997 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

19,060 mi
Last recorded19,060 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda FES25021,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 UBW
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 19,060 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 18,487 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 17,799 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 17,791 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 14,373 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 14,373 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 12,781 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 110/90-12 Hoop (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2014 11,098 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 11,098 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 May 2013 9,327 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 8,592 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 6,894 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 4,607 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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R643 UBW is a 1997 Honda FES250 in Red 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 R643 UBW, 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 R643 UBW registered?

R643 UBW is a 1997 Honda FES250, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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