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R270 FJO

1998 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

22,500 mi
Last recorded22,500 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 FJO
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 22,500 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 20,670 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 18,941 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 18,938 miles

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated BLOWING FROM VARIOUS HOLES (7.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies BRAKE LEVER (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 18,927 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 18,481 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 17,951 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 17,343 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 6,824 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 16,367 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 15,790 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 15,149 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 14,405 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 13,294 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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R270 FJO 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 92.9%.

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 R270 FJO, 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 R270 FJO registered?

R270 FJO is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R270 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R270 FJO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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