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F249 UOT

1998 Honda 250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,371 mi
Last recorded9,371 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda 25013,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF249 UOT
MakeHonda
Model250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 9,371 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 9,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak FORK SEAL (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre is unsuitable BOTH (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 9,371 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 9,371 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play rear suspension front dog-leg mount (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Oil leak would appear from two stroke oil tank maybe ()

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Swingarm front chain guide missing

Pass 22 Oct 2015 9,371 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 8,794 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 8,655 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 8,379 miles

How Reliable is the Honda 250?

Based on 888 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Drive chain excessively loose 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 7
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F249 UOT is a 1998 Honda 250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Honda 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 13,295 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 250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F249 UOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Honda 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F249 UOT registered?

F249 UOT is a 1998 Honda 250, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is F249 UOT safe to buy?

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