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R181 CNB

1998 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

30,983 mi
Last recorded30,983 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 CNB
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 30,983 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 30,978 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 30,406 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 28,642 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 27,431 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 21,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 21,482 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 21,369 miles

Front perished and cracked on side walls

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 20,445 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 19,380 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 18,718 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 18,505 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 18,456 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 17,991 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 17,800 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 17,194 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 16,963 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 16,896 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 15,707 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 14,536 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 12,682 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 9,804 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 9,804 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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