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S252 ERR

1998 Honda FES125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,302 mi
Last recorded19,302 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda FES12513,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS252 ERR
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 19,302 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 17,523 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 16,533 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 15,762 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 15,760 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2020 13,130 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 13,130 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 9,460 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 9,451 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 9,360 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 9,272 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 9,088 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 8,977 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 8,830 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 8,622 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 8,238 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 7,762 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 7,226 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 6,699 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 6,140 miles

How Reliable is the Honda FES125?

Based on 22,568 MOT tests across 2,436 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
1,456
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 730
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 728
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 654
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 290
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 245
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S252 ERR is a 1998 Honda FES125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Honda FES125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 13,847 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda FES125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S252 ERR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda FES125 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda FES125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S252 ERR registered?

S252 ERR is a 1998 Honda FES125, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S252 ERR safe to buy?

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