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Y526 BNG

2001 Honda FES250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,317 mi
Last recorded26,317 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Honda FES25017,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY526 BNG
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 26,317 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

REAR BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 25,137 miles

ENGINE KILL SWITCH INOPERATIVE

Pass 28 Aug 2015 22,990 miles

Offside Mirror glass cracked

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

Rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 18 Aug 2015 22,899 miles

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

Offside Mirror glass cracked

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

Rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 4 Sep 2014 20,269 miles

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

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

rear tyre valve perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2013 17,732 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 15,272 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 12,472 miles

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

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 24 Jul 2010 9,516 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 8,986 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 8,135 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 4,718 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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Y526 BNG is a 2001 Honda FES250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y526 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 Y526 BNG registered?

Y526 BNG is a 2001 Honda FES250, first registered on 7 August 2001.

Is Y526 BNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y526 BNG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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