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R259 ULH

1998 Honda FES250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,135 mi
Last recorded21,135 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 ULH
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 21,135 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 21,103 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2015 21,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Mar 2014 20,980 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2014 20,968 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2012 20,178 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 20,157 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 19,590 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 19,586 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 18,039 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 18,059 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 67,204 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 59,359 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 48,706 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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R259 ULH is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R259 ULH, 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 R259 ULH registered?

R259 ULH is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R259 ULH safe to buy?

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