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V993 GCS

1999 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

26,965 mi
Last recorded26,965 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Honda FES25019,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV993 GCS
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 26,965 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 16,924 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 16,924 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,394 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 28,394 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 18,677 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 16,898 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 16,898 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

cracking in rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2009 16,169 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 15,186 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 14,495 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 14,495 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 9,276 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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V993 GCS is a 1999 Honda FES250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V993 GCS, 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 V993 GCS registered?

V993 GCS is a 1999 Honda FES250, first registered on 22 November 1999.

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