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W118 YCR

2000 Honda FES250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,248 mi
Last recorded18,248 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda FES25017,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 YCR
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 18,248 miles

Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 16,117 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 16,110 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 15,472 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 15,295 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 14,864 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 14,803 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 14,569 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 14,221 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 13,759 miles

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

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

front tyre perished

Pass 9 Mar 2013 13,063 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 13,062 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 13,062 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 11,758 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 11,667 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 9,260 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Lower Fork yoke slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 8,865 miles

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

front tyre perished and splitting

front tyre uneven wear

rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 25 Jan 2006 8,800 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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W118 YCR is a 2000 Honda FES250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2000 Honda FES250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,470 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W118 YCR, 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 26 years old, this Honda FES250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W118 YCR is a 2000 Honda FES250, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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