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S252 RCV

1998 Honda 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,868 mi
Last recorded33,868 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS252 RCV
MakeHonda
Model125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 33,868 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 33,855 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 27,924 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 27,924 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 19,925 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 21 Jul 2007 7,316 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front indicators poorly mounted

Pass 21 Jul 2007 7,316 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front indicators poorly mounted

How Reliable is the Honda 125?

Based on 1,276 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
1,245
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
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S252 RCV is a 1998 Honda 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Honda 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S252 RCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Honda 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S252 RCV registered?

S252 RCV is a 1998 Honda 125, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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