MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,000 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Centre Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Honda FES250?
Based on 6,421 MOT tests across 585 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S490 LFV is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S490 LFV, 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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How do I check the history of S490 LFV?
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What year was S490 LFV registered?
S490 LFV is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 12 November 1998.
Is S490 LFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S490 LFV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S490 LFV have outstanding finance?
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