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R35 OKH

1998 Honda FES250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

18,623 mi
Last recorded18,623 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 OKH
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 18,623 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 18,592 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 16,547 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 12,080 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 12,080 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 10,232 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 7 Sep 2011 10,225 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Apr 2010 10,182 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 9,879 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 9,879 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 9,166 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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R35 OKH is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R35 OKH, 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 R35 OKH registered?

R35 OKH is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R35 OKH safe to buy?

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