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W493 BHG

2000 Honda FES250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,250 mi
Last recorded36,250 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Honda FES25017,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 BHG
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 36,250 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 31,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2015 27,609 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 27,578 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 23,304 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 21,846 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 20,784 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 15,432 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 9,861 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 9,799 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 9,560 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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W493 BHG is a 2000 Honda FES250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W493 BHG, 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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What year was W493 BHG registered?

W493 BHG is a 2000 Honda FES250, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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