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S479 THB

1998 Honda FES250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,855 mi
Last recorded30,855 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS479 THB
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2011 30,855 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2011 30,807 miles

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

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

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

rear light has a small hole

Pass 2 Jul 2010 30,118 miles

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 30,111 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 27,736 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 27,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 26,623 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,450 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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S479 THB is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S479 THB, 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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S479 THB is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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