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R449 YLK

1998 Honda FES250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,126 mi
Last recorded35,126 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 YLK
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 35,126 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 33,551 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 30,085 miles

Front front brake slightly drags

Pass 23 Jul 2015 29,654 miles

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

rear suspension is slight soft

Pass 23 Jul 2014 29,061 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 29,058 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 28,778 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 28,225 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 27,743 miles

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

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 27,347 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 27,347 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 26,965 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 26,665 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 25,696 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,070 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 18,738 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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R449 YLK is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R449 YLK, 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 R449 YLK registered?

R449 YLK is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 7 July 1998.

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