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R760 LSO

1997 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

13,413 mi
Last recorded13,413 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda FES25021,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR760 LSO
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2024 13,413 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 24 Jun 2023 13,388 miles

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

Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 13,360 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 13,272 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 12,938 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 12,485 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 12,058 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 11,690 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 11,198 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 10,952 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 10,704 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 10,581 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 10,518 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 10,509 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 10,436 miles

FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT SIDEWALL CRACKING BOTH SIDES

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

Pass 24 May 2007 10,274 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 10,032 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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R760 LSO is a 1997 Honda FES250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 R760 LSO, 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 R760 LSO registered?

R760 LSO is a 1997 Honda FES250, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R760 LSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R760 LSO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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