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R960 HEJ

1998 Honda FES250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,891 mi
Last recorded18,891 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 HEJ
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 18,891 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Offside Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 18,459 miles

Front tyre wearing uneven

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 18,448 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 13 Mar 2014 16,138 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

fork tubes have ben greased and tubes have slight piting

Fail 10 Mar 2014 16,127 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

fork tubes have ben greased and tubes have slight piting

Pass 7 May 2013 13,868 miles

front brake slightly sticking

Pass 11 May 2012 12,497 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 11,733 miles

Engine sometimes doesnt start either due to contact on brake levers or side stand cut out.

Pass 2 May 2007 10,223 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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R960 HEJ is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R960 HEJ, 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 R960 HEJ registered?

R960 HEJ is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R960 HEJ safe to buy?

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