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X829 VDY

2000 Honda FES250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,742 mi
Last recorded51,742 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Honda FES25017,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX829 VDY
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 51,742 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 51,652 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,164 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 46,807 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 46,365 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 46,215 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 44,117 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 44,117 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 42,463 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 42,463 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle dirty and function impaired (1.4.2a)

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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X829 VDY is a 2000 Honda FES250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X829 VDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X829 VDY registered?

X829 VDY is a 2000 Honda FES250, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X829 VDY safe to buy?

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