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R657 YJA

1997 Honda FES250

Cream Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,914 mi
Last recorded32,914 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda FES25021,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 YJA
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 32,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 31,937 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 31,937 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 31,058 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 31,058 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 30,705 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 30,260 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 30,260 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,606 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 26,327 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 25,665 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 24,109 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 21,267 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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R657 YJA is a 1997 Honda FES250 in Cream with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R657 YJA, 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 R657 YJA registered?

R657 YJA is a 1997 Honda FES250, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R657 YJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R657 YJA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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