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Y488 BNG

2001 Honda FES250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,946 mi
Last recorded29,946 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Honda FES25017,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 BNG
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 29,946 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 29,639 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 28,775 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 26,447 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 22,637 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 21,804 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 21,790 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 21,232 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear tyre at 1.6mm

Pass 4 May 2011 20,433 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 19,431 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 19,412 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 18,084 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 15,984 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 14,872 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 14,871 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 12,043 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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Y488 BNG is a 2001 Honda FES250 in Black 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 Y488 BNG, 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 Y488 BNG registered?

Y488 BNG is a 2001 Honda FES250, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y488 BNG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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