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Y139 NLO

2001 Honda FES250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,578 mi
Last recorded18,578 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda FES25017,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY139 NLO
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 18,578 miles

rust on rear suspention spring

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 18,327 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 18,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 17,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 17,210 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 16,085 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 16,085 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 15,170 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 14,219 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 12,713 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 12,221 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 11,948 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 10,552 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 6,751 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 6,065 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 5,722 miles

front tyre worn uneven

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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Y139 NLO is a 2001 Honda FES250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y139 NLO, 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 Y139 NLO registered?

Y139 NLO is a 2001 Honda FES250, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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