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Y837 BJT

2001 Honda FES250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

22,809 mi
Last recorded22,809 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Honda FES25017,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY837 BJT
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 22,809 miles

Indicator switch faulty not cancelling correctly (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 22,164 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion throughout chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 21,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At repaired area by silencer to downpipe connection. (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion throughout chassis

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 21,632 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion throughout chassis

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 20,211 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front screen fogged up.

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion throughout chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 20,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working Front operated. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front screen fogged up.

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion throughout chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 18,831 miles

Main fly screen fogged up ( road visabilty over the top only)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 18,829 miles

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

Main fly screen fogged up ( road visabilty over the top only)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 17,901 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 17,901 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 May 2016 17,827 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front screen contaminated effecting riders view

Pass 19 Jun 2015 17,714 miles

Front screen contaminated...Rear wheel slighty binding...

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 17,498 miles

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front brake has very slight inding.

Pass 21 May 2013 17,059 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2012 16,819 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 16,819 miles

Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 15,958 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 14,448 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 13,071 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 13,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 10,610 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 8,433 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 8,433 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 5,455 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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Y837 BJT is a 2001 Honda FES250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y837 BJT, 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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Y837 BJT is a 2001 Honda FES250, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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