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R606 BDL

1998 Honda FES250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,673 mi
Last recorded26,673 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 BDL
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 26,673 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

frame corroded

stand corroded

Fail 17 May 2022 26,673 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

frame corroded

stand corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2020 26,589 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 26,401 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 26,116 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 25,625 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 25,625 miles

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 24,188 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 22,348 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 21,362 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,035 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,927 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 20,927 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,295 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,039 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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R606 BDL is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R606 BDL, 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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R606 BDL is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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