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R708 YLD

1998 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,814 mi
Last recorded26,814 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 YLD
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 26,814 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 26,589 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 26,589 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 23,869 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 23,720 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 23,689 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 22,431 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 21,633 miles

Front Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 21,633 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 20,228 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 19,873 miles

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

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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R708 YLD is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R708 YLD, 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 R708 YLD registered?

R708 YLD is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R708 YLD safe to buy?

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