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R49 HNA

1998 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,000 mi
Last recorded23,000 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 HNA
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 23,000 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 20,974 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 20,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 18,038 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 17,805 miles

noise from rear brake at hub,

Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,445 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 13,471 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 11,754 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 11,754 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 7,207 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 3 May 2008 7,207 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 7,098 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 7,098 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005

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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R49 HNA is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R49 HNA, 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 R49 HNA registered?

R49 HNA is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R49 HNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R49 HNA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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