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S610 RNE

1998 Honda FES250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

17,330 mi
Last recorded17,330 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS610 RNE
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 17,330 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 16,684 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 13,200 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 13,200 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 11,111 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 10,029 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 9,581 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 9,535 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 9,334 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 9,046 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 8,676 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 7,945 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 7,149 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 7,149 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 6,428 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005

Front 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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S610 RNE is a 1998 Honda FES250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 S610 RNE, 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

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What year was S610 RNE registered?

S610 RNE is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S610 RNE safe to buy?

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