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R727 AOB

1998 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,022 mi
Last recorded53,022 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 AOB
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 53,022 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 49,229 miles

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 49,229 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 49,229 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 42,657 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 42,657 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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 26 Jan 2013 34,017 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 27,891 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 21,203 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 16,163 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 12,703 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 12,669 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 12,596 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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R727 AOB is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R727 AOB, 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 R727 AOB registered?

R727 AOB is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R727 AOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R727 AOB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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