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S916 KRA

1998 Honda FES250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

37,936 mi
Last recorded37,936 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda FES25019,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 KRA
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 37,936 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 37,447 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 37,416 miles

Rear Wheel hub excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 37,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2019 36,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 34,899 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 34,067 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 33,543 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 32,807 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 31,972 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 31,619 miles

front brake disc is worn

Pass 21 Jul 2012 29,521 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 28,706 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 28,702 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

front brake is binding slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,319 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 25,567 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 23,813 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 23,813 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2006 23,444 miles

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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S916 KRA 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 78.9%.

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 S916 KRA, 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.

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What year was S916 KRA registered?

S916 KRA is a 1998 Honda FES250, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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