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SW12 FWV

2012 Honda FES125

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

8,445 mi
Last recorded8,445 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2012 Honda FES12510,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 FWV
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 8,445 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

low/high beam works wrong way round

Pass 23 Jul 2020 7,853 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 7,832 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 6,082 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 4,747 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 4,719 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 2,520 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 2,478 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 2,058 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 1,925 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 1,925 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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SW12 FWV is a 2012 Honda FES125 in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2012 Honda FES125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 10,668 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 SW12 FWV, 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 14 years old, this Honda FES125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SW12 FWV registered?

SW12 FWV is a 2012 Honda FES125, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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The MOT history for SW12 FWV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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