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R769 YNC

1997 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,163 mi
Last recorded34,163 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda FES25021,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 YNC
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 34,163 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 34,066 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 33,293 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 31,602 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 31,601 miles

Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

advise front wheel stiff to turn by hand. advise further inspection.

Pass 29 May 2009 31,418 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 31,418 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 31,158 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 30,905 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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R769 YNC is a 1997 Honda FES250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R769 YNC, 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 R769 YNC registered?

R769 YNC is a 1997 Honda FES250, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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