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WU52 VGV

2002 Honda FES250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

54,975 mi
Last recorded54,975 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda FES25017,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 VGV
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 54,975 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 53,185 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 51,578 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 49,678 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 48,408 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 44,175 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 44,175 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 42,398 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 40,188 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 40,180 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 38,011 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 37,367 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 36,028 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,212 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,926 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,031 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 25,510 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 22,752 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,494 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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WU52 VGV is a 2002 Honda FES250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2002 Honda FES250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 17,017 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU52 VGV, 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 24 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 WU52 VGV registered?

WU52 VGV is a 2002 Honda FES250, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is WU52 VGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU52 VGV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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