MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)
Rear Brake Lever has slight travel
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Honda FES250?
Based on 6,421 MOT tests across 585 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R898 URK 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 75%.
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 R898 URK, 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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R898 URK is a 1997 Honda FES250, first registered on 8 September 1997.
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