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S34 CAE

1998 Honda FES250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

19,983 mi
Last recorded19,983 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS34 CAE
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 19,983 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 19,983 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 19,198 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 18,897 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2016 18,897 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2015 18,484 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 17,246 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,563 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 15,896 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 15,896 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 15,614 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 15,425 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,646 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 13,496 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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S34 CAE 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 78.6%.

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 S34 CAE, 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 S34 CAE registered?

S34 CAE is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S34 CAE safe to buy?

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