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G229 BGS

2000 Honda Monkey

Red Petrol 108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

1,543 mi
Last recorded1,543 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG229 BGS
MakeHonda
ModelMonkey
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 1,543 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 6,096 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 6,096 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 5,565 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 5,565 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 5,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

front mudguard cracked

Fail 5 Nov 2012 5,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

front mudguard cracked

Pass 19 May 2011 4,767 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 4,767 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 3,754 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 3,754 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 2,169 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 1 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Monkey?

Based on 941 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

91.7%
Pass Rate
100
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 4
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width 2
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 2
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 2
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G229 BGS is a 2000 Honda Monkey in Red with a 108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

The most common reason a Honda Monkey fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G229 BGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Monkey typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 26 years old, this Honda Monkey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G229 BGS is a 2000 Honda Monkey, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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