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T229 KJV

1999 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,275 mi
Last recorded31,275 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Honda FES25019,307 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT229 KJV
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 31,275 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 30,127 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy with wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 28,716 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear brake lever reserve travel getting low

Rear tubeless tyre fitted with inner tube

Pass 2 Jul 2019 27,281 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy with wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 27,273 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 26,477 miles

steering notchy

Pass 30 Jun 2017 25,390 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 22,960 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 22,701 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 22,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 21,337 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 20,356 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 18,207 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 18,207 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 17,499 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 17,499 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 13,637 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 13,637 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 9,071 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 8,884 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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T229 KJV is a 1999 Honda FES250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T229 KJV, 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 T229 KJV registered?

T229 KJV is a 1999 Honda FES250, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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