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R871 LUT

1998 Honda FES250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

9,875 mi
Last recorded9,875 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 LUT
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 9,875 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 8,914 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 8,164 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 7,374 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 6,426 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 5,615 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 5,071 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 4,762 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 3,998 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 3,653 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 3,148 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 12,281 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 973 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Fail 15 May 2014 967 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2013 936 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 928 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 925 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 882 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 882 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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R871 LUT is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R871 LUT, 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 R871 LUT registered?

R871 LUT is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R871 LUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R871 LUT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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