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T489 BAY

1999 Honda FES250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

20,189 mi
Last recorded20,189 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Honda FES25019,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT489 BAY
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 20,189 miles

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

Parking brake disconnected

Pass 6 Apr 2018 19,449 miles

Front Very slight dragging on font brake

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Shock absorber corroded

Rear Tyre slight distortion

Pass 19 Aug 2016 18,766 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 17,917 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,917 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 17,148 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 15,362 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 13,226 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 10,837 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 8,924 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 6,074 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 2,480 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 2,453 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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T489 BAY is a 1999 Honda FES250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1999 Honda FES250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 19,307 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 T489 BAY, 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 27 years old, this Honda FES250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T489 BAY registered?

T489 BAY is a 1999 Honda FES250, first registered on 2 July 1999.

Is T489 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T489 BAY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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