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Y801 ACV

2001 Honda FES250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

34,690 mi
Last recorded34,690 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Honda FES25017,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY801 ACV
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 34,690 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 34,690 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 32,426 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 30,773 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 28,477 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear brake/ handbrake requires adjustment.

Pass 10 Jan 2015 25,080 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 24,487 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 24,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 23,073 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 21,706 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 19,876 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 17,758 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 15,946 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 14,155 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 12,917 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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Y801 ACV is a 2001 Honda FES250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y801 ACV, 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 Y801 ACV registered?

Y801 ACV is a 2001 Honda FES250, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y801 ACV safe to buy?

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