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Y968 FYB

2001 Honda @ 125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

33,780 mi
Last recorded33,780 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Honda @ 12513,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 FYB
MakeHonda
Model@ 125
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 33,780 miles

Exhaust mount deteriorated

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 33,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mount deteriorated

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 31,217 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,005 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 29,005 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

front brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Mar 2016 25,181 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 25,142 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 22,121 miles

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

front brake slightly binding

Fail 13 Mar 2015 22,121 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

front brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Aug 2013 21,020 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 19,750 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 17,982 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Nail in rear tyre

rear gearbox bearings noisey

Pass 23 Jul 2010 16,299 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 16,290 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 14,409 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 14,409 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 12,770 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 8,893 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 6,780 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 6,780 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

How Reliable is the Honda @ 125?

Based on 3,798 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,045
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 80
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 74
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 73
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 49
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Y968 FYB is a 2001 Honda @ 125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2001 Honda @ 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 13,890 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 @ 125 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y968 FYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda @ 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Honda @ 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y968 FYB is a 2001 Honda @ 125, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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