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R693 WWC

1997 Honda FES250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,337 mi
Last recorded28,337 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda FES25021,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 WWC
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 28,337 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 28,332 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake cylinder severely damaged (3.2.B1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 22,427 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 18,351 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake disc very worn

Fail 30 Jun 2010 18,351 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake disc very worn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 8,344 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 7,486 miles

Front 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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R693 WWC is a 1997 Honda FES250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R693 WWC, 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 R693 WWC registered?

R693 WWC is a 1997 Honda FES250, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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