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DN02 GFV

2002 Honda FES250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

56,406 mi
Last recorded56,406 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Honda FES25017,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 GFV
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 56,406 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 49,804 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 49,804 miles

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 45,993 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2018 45,879 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 40,483 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 39,676 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 37,437 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 37,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 32,652 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 27,412 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 27,412 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 20,601 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 20,601 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 14,335 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 14,335 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 8,843 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 8,843 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 3,861 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 3,170 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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DN02 GFV is a 2002 Honda FES250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2002 Honda FES250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 17,017 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 DN02 GFV, 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 24 years old, this Honda FES250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DN02 GFV registered?

DN02 GFV is a 2002 Honda FES250, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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