CarVerify

Free Car Check

R956 PWR

1998 Honda FES250

Black Petrol 249cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

12,675 mi
Last recorded12,675 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 PWR
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 12,675 miles

Lower Main stand frame corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2021 12,667 miles

Front Brake slight bind

Rear Tyre starting to get low

Pass 7 Oct 2020 12,654 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 12,625 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 12,564 miles

Rear tyre getting low on rear

main stand frame corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 12,431 miles

Front brake pads look low

Rear brake requires adjustment

Pass 7 Oct 2016 12,279 miles

Rear tyre wearing off and slight splits in tread

Pass 9 Oct 2015 12,080 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 11,312 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 10,776 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 10,767 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 10,669 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 10,580 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 10,571 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 10,416 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 10,117 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 9,957 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 9,487 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 9,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

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
Full Honda FES250 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R956 PWR is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda FES250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 19,374 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 R956 PWR, 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 28 years old, this Honda FES250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R956 PWR?

You can check the full history of R956 PWR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R956 PWR registered?

R956 PWR is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R956 PWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R956 PWR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R956 PWR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R956 PWR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.