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V404 ECK

1999 Honda FES250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,909 mi
Last recorded37,909 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda FES25019,307 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV404 ECK
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 37,909 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 37,909 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 36,669 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 36,362 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 34,960 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 34,922 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 34,864 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 34,536 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 34,180 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 34,180 miles

Centre Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 32,648 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 30,493 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 25,742 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 21,125 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 11,479 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 11,479 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 8,751 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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V404 ECK is a 1999 Honda FES250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V404 ECK, 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 V404 ECK registered?

V404 ECK is a 1999 Honda FES250, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V404 ECK safe to buy?

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