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R354 HCG

1998 Honda FES250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,459 mi
Last recorded18,459 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 HCG
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 18,459 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 18,438 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 18,418 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2022 18,050 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 17,466 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 15,754 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 14,562 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 13,991 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 13,523 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 13,523 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 13,207 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 13,207 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 12,480 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 11,906 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 11,156 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 11,148 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 10,209 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 10,209 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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R354 HCG is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R354 HCG, 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 R354 HCG registered?

R354 HCG is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R354 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R354 HCG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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