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W79 TMO

2000 Honda FES250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

30,343 mi
Last recorded30,343 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Honda FES25017,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 TMO
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 30,343 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 29,816 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 27,304 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 24,774 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 24,757 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 23,541 miles

Rear Tyre valve slightly worn.

Pass 11 Sep 2019 22,721 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 20,620 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 20,482 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 20,359 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 19,971 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 19,605 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 19,497 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 18,942 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 18,942 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 18,067 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 18,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 16,591 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 16,591 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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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W79 TMO is a 2000 Honda FES250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 W79 TMO, 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 W79 TMO registered?

W79 TMO is a 2000 Honda FES250, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W79 TMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W79 TMO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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