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HW02 EFR

2002 Honda FES250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

45,959 mi
Last recorded45,959 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda FES25017,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 EFR
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 45,959 miles

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

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

Temporary exhaust repair

Fail 7 May 2025 45,942 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 45,451 miles

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

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

Travel on front brake lever

Pass 22 Nov 2022 42,048 miles

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

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

advise osf fairing damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2021 36,885 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 35,646 miles

Rear advise cable ties holding rear brake cable in place

Pass 15 Nov 2019 33,281 miles

advise cancel switch on indicators sticky

Fail 22 Jun 2019 33,258 miles

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

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 32,732 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))

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

steering head bearings have a slight notch

Fail 23 Jun 2018 32,732 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

steering head bearings have a slight notch

Pass 24 Feb 2017 32,433 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 31,752 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

advise no plate be changed

Pass 11 Feb 2015 27,775 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

advise full inspection of front brake system

advise new no plate be fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2014 23,126 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 19,067 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 16,602 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 14,235 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 12,226 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 11,311 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 10,380 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 9,287 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 8,218 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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HW02 EFR is a 2002 Honda FES250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 HW02 EFR, 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 HW02 EFR registered?

HW02 EFR is a 2002 Honda FES250, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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