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R389 GWO

1998 Honda FES250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,676 mi
Last recorded42,676 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 GWO
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 42,676 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 38,985 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 32,625 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 32,593 miles

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

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 29,789 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 29,777 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 26,681 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 23,040 miles

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

advise exhaust slightly loose

advise reserve travel on front and rear brake leaver

Pass 8 Sep 2010 20,574 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 18,977 miles

ADVISE-unable to see fuel and brake lines

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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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R389 GWO is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R389 GWO, 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 R389 GWO registered?

R389 GWO is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R389 GWO safe to buy?

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