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R165 KAV

1998 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,063 mi
Last recorded7,063 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 KAV
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 7,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2012 7,063 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2011 7,063 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 6,633 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 6,418 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 6,079 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 5,470 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 5,740 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 5,004 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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R165 KAV is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R165 KAV, 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 R165 KAV registered?

R165 KAV is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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