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T978 EGT

1999 Honda FES250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,464 mi
Last recorded11,464 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Honda FES25019,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT978 EGT
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 11,464 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 11,464 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 10,281 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 91,111 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 7,749 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 6,601 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 6,601 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 5,305 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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T978 EGT is a 1999 Honda FES250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T978 EGT, 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 T978 EGT registered?

T978 EGT is a 1999 Honda FES250, first registered on 24 April 1999.

Is T978 EGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T978 EGT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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