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S38 JLP

1998 Honda FES125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,265 mi
Last recorded9,265 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda FES12513,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS38 JLP
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 9,265 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 9,265 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 8,559 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 8,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 7,648 miles

front brake hoses rubbing on frame work

Pass 14 Sep 2006 12,409 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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S38 JLP is a 1998 Honda FES125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda FES125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 13,847 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 S38 JLP, 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 28 years old, this Honda FES125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S38 JLP registered?

S38 JLP is a 1998 Honda FES125, first registered on 24 October 1998.

Is S38 JLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S38 JLP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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