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AO51 HWN

2001 Honda FES250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,399 mi
Last recorded16,399 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda FES25017,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 HWN
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 16,399 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 13,438 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 9,707 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 8,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Just above required limits (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 6,260 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 3,683 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2014 3,649 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 3,629 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 3,593 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 3,466 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 3,384 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 3,218 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 3,106 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 2,959 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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AO51 HWN is a 2001 Honda FES250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Honda FES250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 17,144 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 AO51 HWN, 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 25 years old, this Honda FES250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO51 HWN registered?

AO51 HWN is a 2001 Honda FES250, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is AO51 HWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 HWN shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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