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WX51 OAV

2001 Honda FES250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,527 mi
Last recorded14,527 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Honda FES25017,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 OAV
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 14,527 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 14,289 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 14,204 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 14,204 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 1,400 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 13,841 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 13,521 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 13,386 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 13,386 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 13,065 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 12,958 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 11,574 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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WX51 OAV is a 2001 Honda FES250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Honda FES250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 17,144 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 WX51 OAV, 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 25 years old, this Honda FES250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX51 OAV registered?

WX51 OAV is a 2001 Honda FES250, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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