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S962 KLM

1998 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,541 mi
Last recorded47,541 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS962 KLM
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 47,541 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 41,008 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 39,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,691 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 24,548 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 23,155 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 23,155 miles

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

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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S962 KLM 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 85.7%.

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 S962 KLM, 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 S962 KLM registered?

S962 KLM is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S962 KLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S962 KLM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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