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R53 URK

1997 Honda FES250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,157 mi
Last recorded26,157 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda FES25021,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 URK
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2015 26,157 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 25,376 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 25,375 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 24,670 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,503 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 21,848 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 20,034 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 19,750 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 17,332 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 15,706 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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R53 URK is a 1997 Honda FES250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R53 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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What year was R53 URK registered?

R53 URK is a 1997 Honda FES250, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R53 URK safe to buy?

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