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N11 DHS

2008 Honda FES250

Black Petrol 638cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests41 (36 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate87.8%

Mileage

15,999 mi
Last recorded15,999 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 DHS
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine638cc

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MOT History

36 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 15,999 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2026 42,175 miles

Central Rear reg plate cracked but secure

Pass 28 Jan 2025 41,857 miles

Central Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 15,998 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 41,629 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 41,273 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 15,899 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 40,929 miles

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 40,929 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 15,762 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 40,215 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 40,215 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 15,466 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 39,422 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 15,367 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 38,544 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 38,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 15,268 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 38,113 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 14,211 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 37,204 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 13,805 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 36,356 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 36,356 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2015 13,634 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 35,526 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 13,157 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 34,577 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 12,523 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 34,239 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 11,125 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 9,126 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,229 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 6,492 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 31,330 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 31,330 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,588 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 23,960 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 20,741 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 18,108 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear tyre appears low on pressure (INFLATED prior to leaving test site)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 15,996 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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N11 DHS is a 2008 Honda FES250 in Black with a 638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.8%.

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 N11 DHS, 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 18 years old, this Honda FES250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N11 DHS is a 2008 Honda FES250, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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