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R732 AOB

1998 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

15,412 mi
Last recorded15,412 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR732 AOB
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 15,412 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 15,039 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 27,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 26,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 26,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 25,286 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 24,919 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 23,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 22,536 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 22,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 21,027 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 21,027 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 20,890 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 20,890 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 19,965 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2015 19,965 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 18,064 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 Jul 2013 15,376 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 15,315 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 14,788 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 14,317 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 14,317 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 13,433 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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R732 AOB is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 R732 AOB, 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 R732 AOB registered?

R732 AOB is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 23 May 1998.

Is R732 AOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R732 AOB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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