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R236 UFR

1998 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,875 mi
Last recorded18,875 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 UFR
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 18,875 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2018 18,875 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2016 18,359 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 17,969 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 17,429 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 15,896 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 15,594 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 15,594 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 15,121 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2010 13,166 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 13,146 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 13,090 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 13,054 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 12,244 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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R236 UFR is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R236 UFR, 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 R236 UFR registered?

R236 UFR is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R236 UFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R236 UFR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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