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S34 CNV

1998 Honda FES250

Purple Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,844 mi
Last recorded41,844 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS34 CNV
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 41,844 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 41,844 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2017 41,769 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 41,444 miles

handbrake system removed

Fail 10 May 2016 41,399 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake disconnected

Pass 13 May 2015 36,207 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 30,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside mirror is not secure.

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 16 May 2013 30,072 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 18 May 2012 29,331 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,680 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 27,673 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,131 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 23,914 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 19,783 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 14,142 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 CNV is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Purple with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CNV, 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 CNV registered?

S34 CNV is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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