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S804 RLK

1998 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,986 mi
Last recorded32,986 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS804 RLK
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 32,986 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 32,986 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front 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))

Fail 2 Dec 2011 31,121 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 31,121 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 29,985 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 26,585 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 22,223 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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S804 RLK is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S804 RLK, 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 S804 RLK registered?

S804 RLK is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S804 RLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S804 RLK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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