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DX03 XWJ

2003 Honda FES250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

50,404 mi
Last recorded50,404 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda FES25013,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 XWJ
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 50,404 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 50,404 miles

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

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 47,001 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 46,948 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 42,556 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 38,971 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 35,411 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 31,149 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 31,149 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 27,236 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 23,344 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 23,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 19,301 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 15,657 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 11,793 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 11,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 8,223 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 4,151 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 2,704 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 1,494 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 355 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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DX03 XWJ is a 2003 Honda FES250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Honda FES250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 13,171 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 DX03 XWJ, 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 23 years old, this Honda FES250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX03 XWJ registered?

DX03 XWJ is a 2003 Honda FES250, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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