2003 Honda FES250 0.2L Petrol · DX03 XWN

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean pass in the most recent MOT test conducted on 25 February 2026 at 18,843 miles. This lack of advisories or defects indicates an improving maintenance trend since a significant failure in early 2022. The records show that once the mechanical issues identified previously were addressed, the motorcycle has maintained high standards across subsequent inspections. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 23-year-old machine, averaging approximately 819 miles per year. Data from March 2022 to February 2026 shows the vehicle covered only 910 miles over four years, suggesting it is either used only for short trips or sits for long periods in storage. While low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine internals, it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluids due to lack of use. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the frame, as the failure on 17 March 2022 at 17,918 miles flagged corrosion on the central motorcycle structure and a major exhaust leak. Although the subsequent tests passed without defects, corrosion is a progressive condition that requires close scrutiny of the underside to ensure the rust has not spread beyond the previously repaired area. Additionally, the low usage necessitates a thorough check for perished tyres, degraded brake lines, and seized calipers, which often fail due to age regardless of low tread depth.