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VAZ 4051

1998 Honda FES250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,171 mi
Last recorded43,171 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAZ 4051
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 43,171 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 43,171 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 38,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 38,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 35,675 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 32,526 miles

exhaust silencer slightly noisy

Pass 2 Apr 2020 31,492 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 31,492 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre severly under inflated

Rear tyre severly under inflated

Pass 30 Mar 2019 30,262 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 29,395 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 27,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit about 2mm left on front pads (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Aug 2015 24,646 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 22,817 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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VAZ 4051 is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Honda FES250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 19,374 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 VAZ 4051, 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 28 years old, this Honda FES250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VAZ 4051 registered?

VAZ 4051 is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is VAZ 4051 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAZ 4051 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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