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R778 ULX

1997 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

27,199 mi
Last recorded27,199 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda FES25021,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 ULX
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 27,199 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 27,199 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 26,803 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 24,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Top box insecure

Driver view of the road obscured

Fail 18 Aug 2010 24,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Top box insecure

Driver view of the road obscured

Pass 16 Jun 2009 22,906 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 21,191 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 20,120 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 20,107 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,697 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 19,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 24 Jun 2006 32,012 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R778 ULX is a 1997 Honda FES250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R778 ULX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R778 ULX registered?

R778 ULX is a 1997 Honda FES250, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R778 ULX safe to buy?

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