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N11 DHS

2000 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

42,175 mi
Last recorded42,175 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda FES25017,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 DHS
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
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 2 Feb 2024 41,629 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 41,273 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 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 20 Mar 2020 39,422 miles

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

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 13 Oct 2018 38,113 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 37,204 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 19 Oct 2015 35,526 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 34,577 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 34,239 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,229 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 2000 Honda FES250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2000 Honda FES250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,470 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 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 26 years old, this Honda FES250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N11 DHS registered?

N11 DHS is a 2000 Honda FES250, first registered on 5 October 2000.

Is N11 DHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N11 DHS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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