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R990 ETC

1998 Honda FES250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,606 mi
Last recorded23,606 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 ETC
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2025 23,606 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 23,234 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 22,301 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 18,637 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2015 18,625 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 18,523 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 18,353 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 18,151 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 17,728 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 16,962 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 16,433 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 15,539 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 13,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2006 12,351 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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R990 ETC is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R990 ETC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R990 ETC registered?

R990 ETC is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 18 April 1998.

Is R990 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R990 ETC shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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