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E516 KEW

1988 Honda CH250

Gold Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,099 mi
Last recorded26,099 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE516 KEW
MakeHonda
ModelCH250
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 26,099 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 25,887 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 25,158 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 25,158 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 24,868 miles

Front tyre cracking/perishing slightly

Front valve stem slightly perished

Pass 23 Aug 2021 24,648 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 24,630 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 24,628 miles

front valve has slight cracking on it

Pass 23 Aug 2018 24,322 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 23,766 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 23,611 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 23,150 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CH250?

Based on 687 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
198
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 5
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
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E516 KEW is a 1988 Honda CH250 in Gold with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

The most common reason a Honda CH250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E516 KEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CH250 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Honda CH250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E516 KEW?

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What year was E516 KEW registered?

E516 KEW is a 1988 Honda CH250, first registered on 8 January 1988.

Is E516 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E516 KEW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E516 KEW have outstanding finance?

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