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R474 HWV

1998 Honda FES250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,569 mi
Last recorded19,569 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 HWV
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2015 19,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 18,961 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 1,887 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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R474 HWV is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R474 HWV, 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 R474 HWV registered?

R474 HWV is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R474 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R474 HWV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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