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R962 XOM

1998 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,841 mi
Last recorded31,841 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 XOM
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2025 31,841 miles

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))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 31,490 miles

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 29,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 27,951 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 25,486 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 21,377 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 21,050 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 19,035 miles

battery tray bracket rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2017 17,175 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 17,001 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 15,849 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 12,921 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 12,707 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front brake slightly binding

Pass 10 May 2012 12,512 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 13 May 2011 12,505 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 May 2010 12,328 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 12,310 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 12,310 miles

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)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 11,945 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 11,945 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 11,537 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 10,770 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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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.

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