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Y356 XBU

2001 Honda FES250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,138 mi
Last recorded10,138 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Honda FES25017,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY356 XBU
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 10,138 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 10,074 miles

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 9,318 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 7,907 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 6,548 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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Y356 XBU is a 2001 Honda FES250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y356 XBU, 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 Y356 XBU registered?

Y356 XBU is a 2001 Honda FES250, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y356 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y356 XBU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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