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V109 EHU

1999 Honda FES250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,320 mi
Last recorded60,320 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Honda FES25019,307 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV109 EHU
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 60,320 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around head stock area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (slight play in headstock bearing) (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (on the limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (on the limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2013 59,995 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 59,995 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear brake cable ajustment

Fail 21 Mar 2013 59,992 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

brake cable needs ajustment

r/h panel loose

Fail 10 Apr 2012 54,989 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 54,989 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 54,852 miles

Centre Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 54,852 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Centre Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

possible fuel tank leak not possible to see without removing panels

Pass 9 Sep 2008 54,508 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 53,458 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 51,320 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 46,007 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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V109 EHU is a 1999 Honda FES250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V109 EHU, 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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V109 EHU is a 1999 Honda FES250, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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