MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,855 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Oil leak
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)
Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear light has a small hole
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda FES250?
Based on 6,421 MOT tests across 585 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S479 THB is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S479 THB, 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 S479 THB registered?
S479 THB is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 18 August 1998.
Is S479 THB safe to buy?
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