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T542 AJW

1999 Honda FES250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,051 mi
Last recorded16,051 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Honda FES25019,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT542 AJW
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 16,051 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 15,984 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 15,859 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 15,265 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 15,031 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 13,771 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 12,064 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 10,355 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 8,560 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 7,027 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 7,027 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 5,526 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 5,371 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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T542 AJW is a 1999 Honda FES250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T542 AJW, 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 T542 AJW registered?

T542 AJW is a 1999 Honda FES250, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T542 AJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T542 AJW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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