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Y729 RSS

2001 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

18,422 mi
Last recorded18,422 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Honda FES25017,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 RSS
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 18,422 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 18,422 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 17,434 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2016 16,550 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 15,923 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 14,135 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 14,135 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 13,664 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 13,664 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 12,514 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 12,487 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 11,709 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 11,709 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 11,035 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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Y729 RSS is a 2001 Honda FES250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y729 RSS, 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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Y729 RSS is a 2001 Honda FES250, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y729 RSS safe to buy?

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