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R104 CVG

1998 Honda FES250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,621 mi
Last recorded46,621 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 CVG
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 46,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

windshield deteriated

Fail 11 Nov 2022 46,624 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

windshield deteriated

Pass 20 Nov 2021 42,994 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 38,231 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 37,827 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 33,108 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 33,079 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 30,696 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 30,696 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 28,822 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 24,514 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 24,514 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 22,607 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 22,607 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 20,275 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 12 May 2012 20,228 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 9,495 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 17,657 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 13,992 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 6,823 miles

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

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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R104 CVG is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R104 CVG, 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 R104 CVG registered?

R104 CVG is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 7 July 1998.

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