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R217 FCG

1998 Honda FES250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,475 mi
Last recorded19,475 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 FCG
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 19,475 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 19,938 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 19,396 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 19,170 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 13 Nov 2012 19,170 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 18,327 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 17,298 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 15,837 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 13,921 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 May 2008 13,867 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 13,110 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 13,085 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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R217 FCG is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Black 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 R217 FCG, 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 R217 FCG registered?

R217 FCG is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R217 FCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R217 FCG 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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