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S297 JDG

1998 Honda FES125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

12,820 mi
Last recorded12,820 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda FES12513,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS297 JDG
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 12,820 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 12,766 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 12,626 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 12,531 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 12,410 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 122,304 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 12,167 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 11,966 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 11,714 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 11,506 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 11,506 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 11,272 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 10,822 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 9,725 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 9,705 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 8,162 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 7,779 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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S297 JDG is a 1998 Honda FES125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S297 JDG, 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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S297 JDG is a 1998 Honda FES125, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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