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R560 NWK

1998 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,930 mi
Last recorded42,930 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR560 NWK
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 42,930 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 42,730 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 42,181 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 41,794 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 39,976 miles

REAR BRAKE IS SLIGHTLY SPONGEY IN OPERATION.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,499 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 33,499 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,252 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 27,252 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2012 24,299 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 23,466 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 22,945 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 21,605 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 20,778 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,795 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 17,738 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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R560 NWK is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Red 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 R560 NWK, 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 R560 NWK registered?

R560 NWK is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R560 NWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R560 NWK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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