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R169 JGO

1998 Honda FES250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,125 mi
Last recorded43,125 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 JGO
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2013 43,125 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 43,125 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 39,952 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 37,381 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 34,829 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 32,906 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 32,903 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 29,317 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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R169 JGO is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R169 JGO, 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 R169 JGO registered?

R169 JGO is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R169 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R169 JGO shows 8 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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