MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
Front brake hose retaining bracket not secured - bolt missing
Lower Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
battery tray bracket rusty
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
front brake slightly binding
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Honda FES250?
Based on 6,421 MOT tests across 585 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R962 XOM is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1998 Honda FES250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 19,374 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 R962 XOM, 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 28 years old, this Honda FES250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R962 XOM registered?
R962 XOM is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 1 April 1998.
Is R962 XOM safe to buy?
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