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S851 RLK

1998 Honda FES250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,193 mi
Last recorded23,193 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS851 RLK
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 23,193 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front fork tubes light misting off oil.

Pass 4 Mar 2017 22,989 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 22,692 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 22,623 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

rear shock spring rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2012 22,091 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 20,719 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 19,092 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 16,947 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 13,065 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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S851 RLK is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S851 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 S851 RLK registered?

S851 RLK is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S851 RLK safe to buy?

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