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R105 JSC

1998 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,710 mi
Last recorded26,710 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 JSC
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 26,710 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated rear silencer (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 26,710 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated rear silencer (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 26,607 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Offside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 25,811 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 25,749 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Jun 2014 23,676 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 21,607 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 20,702 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 20,062 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 18,715 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 15,834 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 14,167 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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R105 JSC is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R105 JSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R105 JSC registered?

R105 JSC is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R105 JSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R105 JSC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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