MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,060 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Stop lamp not working not operating from front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished and has split in several places on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Honda FES250?
Based on 6,421 MOT tests across 585 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V478 GGE is a 1999 Honda FES250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V478 GGE, 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 V478 GGE registered?
V478 GGE is a 1999 Honda FES250, first registered on 4 November 1999.
Is V478 GGE safe to buy?
The MOT history for V478 GGE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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