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R665 YEV

1997 Honda FES250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,428 mi
Last recorded64,428 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda FES25021,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 YEV
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 64,428 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 64,426 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 64,422 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

frame corroded

front & rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 15 Jul 2017 61,072 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 60,751 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 60,438 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 58,590 miles

Advise front and rear brakes feel slightly stcky, advise further investigation

Advise rear tyre is on minimum limit 1 mm. Advise to replace a.s.a.p.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 56,522 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 54,489 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 54,388 miles

Rear Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

rear shock has rebound

Pass 28 Oct 2010 52,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,202 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 48,056 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 45,849 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 43,062 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 43,054 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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
Full Honda FES250 reliability report

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R665 YEV is a 1997 Honda FES250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R665 YEV, 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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R665 YEV is a 1997 Honda FES250, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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