MOT Status
ValidMileage
30,983 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Stop lamp not working when applying rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front tyre sidewalls badly cracked and deteriorated
Front wheel bearing cannot be tested due to binding brake
Front perished and cracked on side walls
Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Honda FES250?
Based on 6,421 MOT tests across 585 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R181 CNB is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 R181 CNB, 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 R181 CNB registered?
R181 CNB is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R181 CNB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R181 CNB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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