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R424 VWR

1998 Honda FES250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,611 mi
Last recorded20,611 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 VWR
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 20,611 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 19,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsf fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 18,895 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 18,850 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 18,723 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 18,723 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 18,413 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shocker corroded

slight play in the front head stock bearing

Pass 27 Jun 2018 18,205 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 18,195 miles

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

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

Front brake binding slightly .

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 18,156 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 18,124 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 18,124 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 18,091 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,077 miles

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

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

No rear view mirrors fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2009 18,002 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 17,956 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front brake binding slightly( not excessive)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 17,956 miles

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

Front brake binding slightly( not excessive)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 17,907 miles

FRONT NEARSIDE FORK, SLIGHT WEEP FROM SEAL.

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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R424 VWR 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 83.3%.

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 R424 VWR, 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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R424 VWR is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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