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R177 CDV

1997 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,182 mi
Last recorded19,182 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda FES25021,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 CDV
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 19,182 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded underside (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. to the right (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 18,228 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 18,032 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 18,032 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,084 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 16,068 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 16,068 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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R177 CDV is a 1997 Honda FES250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R177 CDV, 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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What year was R177 CDV registered?

R177 CDV is a 1997 Honda FES250, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R177 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R177 CDV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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