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T172 FJT

1999 Honda FES250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

21,927 mi
Last recorded21,927 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Honda FES25019,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT172 FJT
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 21,927 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 21,927 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 21,379 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 21,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 20,721 miles

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

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement engine bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 20,196 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 20,193 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation perished (4.1.2c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 20,087 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 19,395 miles

Centre Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated silencer mounting bracket (7.1.1a)

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

Front tyre has cut

Front tyre valve perishing

Rear tyre valve perishing

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. over to right (2.5.1)

slight bind on rear brake

Pass 26 Jul 2014 18,729 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

cut in front tyre

slight bind on rear brake

Fail 26 Jul 2014 18,715 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

cut in front tyre

slight bind on rear brake

Pass 25 Aug 2012 17,830 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 16,871 miles

Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 16,871 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 May 2010 16,257 miles

front/rear tyre valves cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2009 14,744 miles

rear tyre valve rubber cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2007 12,824 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 12,128 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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T172 FJT is a 1999 Honda FES250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1999 Honda FES250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 19,307 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 T172 FJT, 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 27 years old, this Honda FES250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T172 FJT registered?

T172 FJT is a 1999 Honda FES250, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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