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S281 KLR

1999 Honda FES125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

25,666 mi
Last recorded25,666 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda FES12514,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS281 KLR
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 25,666 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 23,638 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 23,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 21,348 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 21,348 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 21,345 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 21,295 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 20,932 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 20,932 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 20,432 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 20,432 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 19,758 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 19,758 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,357 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 15,357 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 13,672 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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S281 KLR is a 1999 Honda FES125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1999 Honda FES125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 14,398 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 S281 KLR, 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 27 years old, this Honda FES125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S281 KLR is a 1999 Honda FES125, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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