MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,161 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Steering movement slightly rough with wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
uneven tyre wear front
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Honda FES250?
Based on 6,421 MOT tests across 585 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R489 HGN 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 R489 HGN, 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 R489 HGN registered?
R489 HGN is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 23 February 1998.
Is R489 HGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R489 HGN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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