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T429 RDV

1999 Honda FES250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,702 mi
Last recorded31,702 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Honda FES25019,307 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT429 RDV
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 31,702 miles

Slight corrosion motorcycle frame.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,020 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 27,729 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 27,727 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 24,153 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,604 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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T429 RDV is a 1999 Honda FES250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T429 RDV, 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 T429 RDV registered?

T429 RDV is a 1999 Honda FES250, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T429 RDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T429 RDV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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