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R156 DHW

1997 Honda FES250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,691 mi
Last recorded35,691 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda FES25021,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 DHW
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 35,691 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 35,636 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 35,263 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 35,081 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 34,769 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 34,279 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 33,767 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 32,852 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 32,326 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 31,608 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 30,985 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

centre stand corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 30,985 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

centre stand corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 30,945 miles

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 30,944 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 30,413 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front brake spongy

Fail 9 May 2013 30,413 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front brake spongy

Pass 16 Apr 2011 29,924 miles

please note the colour is silver not red as in the reg doc

Pass 8 Aug 2009 29,887 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 26,326 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 26,166 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 25,828 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 25,828 miles

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

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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R156 DHW is a 1997 Honda FES250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Honda FES250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 21,468 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 R156 DHW, 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 29 years old, this Honda FES250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R156 DHW registered?

R156 DHW is a 1997 Honda FES250, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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