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R593 KSG

1998 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

17,270 mi
Last recorded17,270 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 KSG
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 17,270 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 17,199 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 17,110 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 17,060 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 16,802 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 16,386 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 16,386 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 14,914 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 14,323 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 13,651 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 13,162 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 12,549 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 9,114 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 9,114 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 6,205 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 4,585 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 4,585 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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R593 KSG is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R593 KSG, 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 R593 KSG registered?

R593 KSG is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R593 KSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R593 KSG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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