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S244 YON

1998 Honda FES125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

16,860 mi
Last recorded16,860 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda FES12513,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS244 YON
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 16,860 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 13,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 12,166 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 12,166 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play Hub carrier bearing worn (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 11,518 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 9,287 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 9,270 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 9,151 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 9,063 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 9,063 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 9,023 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 8,618 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 8,464 miles

Nail in front tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2009 8,099 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 8,099 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 7,639 miles

rear tyre worn

Pass 24 Jul 2007 6,703 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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S244 YON is a 1998 Honda FES125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S244 YON, 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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S244 YON is a 1998 Honda FES125, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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