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R34 TSR

1998 Honda FES250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

34,823 mi
Last recorded34,823 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 TSR
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 34,823 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 34,823 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 34,823 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 34,823 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 33,935 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 33,933 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 29,090 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 29,090 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 24 May 2011 22,842 miles

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 May 2011 22,842 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 16,699 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2010 16,699 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 9,564 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 9,564 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 9,351 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 8,858 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 8,115 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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R34 TSR is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R34 TSR, 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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R34 TSR is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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