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R773 JDF

1997 Honda FES250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,737 mi
Last recorded24,737 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda FES25021,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 JDF
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 24,737 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 27,271 miles

rear suspension stiff

Pass 16 Sep 2017 23,843 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork chrome (2.3.1)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 23,843 miles

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 23,824 miles

Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 23,594 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 23,583 miles

Front and rear tyre tread patterns slightly distorted / tread depth low

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 23,531 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 21,878 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 21,876 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 21,535 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 21,029 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 21,029 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 20,643 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 20,643 miles

Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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R773 JDF is a 1997 Honda FES250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R773 JDF, 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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R773 JDF is a 1997 Honda FES250, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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