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R214 COU

1998 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,084 mi
Last recorded31,084 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 COU
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 31,084 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 29,683 miles

slight play in head bearings

slight play in swinging arm bush

Fail 8 Jan 2014 29,683 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

slight play in head bearings

slight play in swinging arm bush

Pass 10 Jan 2013 29,042 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 28,335 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 27,634 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 26,704 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 25,763 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 24,745 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 23,661 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 22,653 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 22,653 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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R214 COU 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 83.3%.

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 R214 COU, 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 R214 COU registered?

R214 COU is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R214 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R214 COU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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