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R238 UFR

1998 Honda FES250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,082 mi
Last recorded32,082 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 UFR
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 32,082 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 32,071 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 32,071 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 31,911 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 31,911 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 31,718 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 30,245 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,798 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 29,798 miles

Centre Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 28,263 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 26,564 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 26,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,092 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,552 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 19,703 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 17,064 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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R238 UFR is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R238 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 R238 UFR registered?

R238 UFR is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is R238 UFR safe to buy?

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