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R591 HCA

1998 Honda FES250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,539 mi
Last recorded47,539 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 HCA
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 47,539 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 47,530 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 47,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 47,263 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 46,509 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 46,509 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 45,534 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 45,533 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 43,710 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 43,710 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 41,777 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 39,617 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 39,606 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 37,504 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 34,097 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 28,528 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 May 2008 23,647 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 23,544 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 14,937 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 10,046 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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R591 HCA is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R591 HCA, 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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R591 HCA is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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