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R291 DJO

1998 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,666 mi
Last recorded34,666 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 DJO
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2023 34,666 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 34,552 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 34,540 miles

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,465 miles

Centre Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,204 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Centre Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 33,795 miles

slight play in headbearing

Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,431 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 30,416 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,068 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 29,849 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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R291 DJO is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R291 DJO, 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 R291 DJO registered?

R291 DJO is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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