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R492 HGN

1998 Honda FES250

Purple Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,740 mi
Last recorded23,740 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 HGN
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 23,740 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013
Fail 27 Mar 2013 22,886 miles

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 19,621 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 19,621 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 16,035 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 14,171 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 12,035 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 12,035 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 9,806 miles

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 8,816 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 6,474 miles

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

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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R492 HGN is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Purple with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R492 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 R492 HGN registered?

R492 HGN is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R492 HGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R492 HGN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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