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Honda FES250

Multi-colour · Petrol · 1999 · 249 cc

T538 KARMOT history

T538 KAR is a multi-colour petrol Honda FES250 first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2023 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 23,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2023
Mileage
23,928 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2022
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T538 KAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
FES250
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
249 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T538 KAR was last recorded at 23,928 miles on 29 Jul 2022, 3,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,661 miles · 5 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
3,267 miles
Average per year
1,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 23,928 miles
  • 2021 – 20,661 miles
  • 2019 – 14,474 miles
  • 2018 – 8,806 miles
  • 2016 – 8,770 miles
  • 2015 – 8,687 miles
  • 2014 – 8,332 miles
  • 2013 – 7,822 miles
  • 2012 – 7,425 miles
  • 2011 – 6,283 miles
  • 2010 – 5,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,928 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Wheel alignment slightly misaligned.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

12 tests since 19 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,928 miles (+3,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    23,928 miles
    Test number
    331592515510
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass20,661 miles (+6,187)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    20,661 miles
    Test number
    751720812937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass14,474 miles (+5,668)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    14,474 miles
    Test number
    834941166000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass8,806 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    8,806 miles
    Test number
    159224544385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass8,770 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    8,770 miles
    Test number
    371397728911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass8,687 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    8,687 miles
    Test number
    637115405187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass8,332 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    8,332 miles
    Test number
    386441624114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass7,822 miles (+397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    7,822 miles
    Test number
    477849203152
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
  9. Pass7,425 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    7,425 miles
    Test number
    789209032161
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
  10. Fail7,425 miles (+1,142)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,425 miles
    Test number
    927717632176
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
    • NoteAdvise rear brake travel
  11. Pass6,283 miles (+1,079)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    6,283 miles
    Test number
    678325801165
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
  12. Pass5,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    5,204 miles
    Test number
    833929600163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T538 KAR

Does T538 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T538 KAR expired on 28 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T538 KAR?
The MOT on T538 KAR expired on 28 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T538 KAR done?
T538 KAR was recorded at 23,928 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2022, an average of 1,525 miles a year.
Has T538 KAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T538 KAR has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2012.
Has the mileage on T538 KAR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T538 KAR find?
T538 KAR passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2022 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) close to minimum limit; nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

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