MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,666 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
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))
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
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)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda FES125?
Based on 22,568 MOT tests across 2,436 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was S281 KLR registered?
S281 KLR is a 1999 Honda FES125, first registered on 1 February 1999.
Is S281 KLR safe to buy?
The MOT history for S281 KLR shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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