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Y478 DAA

2001 Honda FES250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

18,466 mi
Last recorded18,466 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda FES25017,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 DAA
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 18,466 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 17,957 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 17,947 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 17,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 17,378 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 17,091 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 15,944 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 14,982 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 13,066 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 10,735 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 10,607 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 10,580 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 10,482 miles

Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 10,183 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 10,095 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 9,974 miles

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

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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Y478 DAA is a 2001 Honda FES250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y478 DAA, 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 Y478 DAA registered?

Y478 DAA is a 2001 Honda FES250, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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