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Y128 RTU

2001 Honda FES250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

24,137 mi
Last recorded24,137 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda FES25017,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 RTU
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 24,137 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 24,036 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 23,933 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 23,933 miles

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 23,988 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 23,846 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 23,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 23,073 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 22,472 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 22,187 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 21,041 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 19,873 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 18,242 miles

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 30 Apr 2013 16,854 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 16,844 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 14,766 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 12,877 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 10,991 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 10,297 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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Y128 RTU is a 2001 Honda FES250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 Y128 RTU, 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 Y128 RTU registered?

Y128 RTU is a 2001 Honda FES250, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y128 RTU safe to buy?

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