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FY59 VGO

2009 Honda SH125

Yellow Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

21,949 mi
Last recorded21,949 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Honda SH12515,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 VGO
MakeHonda
ModelSH125
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 21,949 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Front forks have minimal damping. (5.3.2 (b))

Horn button sticking. Horn works but button must be manually moved back to stop operation.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre at 1.3 mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 21,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Rear brake lever has insufficient travel. (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Front forks have minimal damping. (5.3.2 (b))

Horn button sticking. Horn works but button must be manually moved back to stop operation.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre at 1.3 mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 21,175 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 19,927 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 18,373 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 18,373 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 15,660 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 15,625 miles

Central Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake FRONT BRAKE BINDING (3.3.A1a)

Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play STEERING BEARINGS ARE NOTCHY (2.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 9,937 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 7,788 miles

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

front tyre cracking on outer side walls

Fail 13 May 2015 7,788 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

front tyre cracking on outer side walls

Pass 25 Apr 2014 3,764 miles

front tyre cracking on outer side walls

Pass 18 Mar 2013 1,782 miles

How Reliable is the Honda SH125?

Based on 21,983 MOT tests across 2,406 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
1,394
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 489
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 293
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 235
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 206
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 192
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FY59 VGO is a 2009 Honda SH125 in Yellow with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2009 Honda SH125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 15,226 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 SH125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 489 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY59 VGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SH125 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Honda SH125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY59 VGO registered?

FY59 VGO is a 2009 Honda SH125, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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