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T538 KAR

1999 Honda FES250

Multi-colour Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,928 mi
Last recorded23,928 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Honda FES25019,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT538 KAR
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 23,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 20,661 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 14,474 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 8,806 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 8,770 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 8,687 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 8,332 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 7,822 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 7,425 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 May 2012 7,425 miles

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advise rear brake travel

Pass 15 Apr 2011 6,283 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 5,204 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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T538 KAR is a 1999 Honda FES250 in Multi-colour with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T538 KAR, 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 T538 KAR registered?

T538 KAR is a 1999 Honda FES250, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T538 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T538 KAR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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