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X840 AFH

2000 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,296 mi
Last recorded34,296 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Honda FES25017,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX840 AFH
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 34,296 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 29,932 miles

Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2009 29,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 26,334 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,357 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 15,038 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 15,038 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 10,806 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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X840 AFH is a 2000 Honda FES250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X840 AFH, 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 X840 AFH registered?

X840 AFH is a 2000 Honda FES250, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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