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Y693 XAE

2001 Honda FES250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

25,151 mi
Last recorded25,151 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Honda FES25017,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY693 XAE
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 25,151 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 25,127 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 24,744 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 23,503 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 19,755 miles

Central Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 15,849 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 10,662 miles

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 26 Aug 2016 8,901 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 8,901 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 8,283 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 8,283 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 7,709 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 6,934 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 6,167 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 5,349 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 5,349 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 4,844 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre cracking slightly

Fail 16 Aug 2010 4,844 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2009 4,257 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 3,543 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 3,209 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 2,469 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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Y693 XAE is a 2001 Honda FES250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y693 XAE, 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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Y693 XAE is a 2001 Honda FES250, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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