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S423 CVC

1998 Honda FES125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,827 mi
Last recorded18,827 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda FES12513,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS423 CVC
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 18,827 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front front brake disc is slightly pitted

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded frame majority (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

front suspension is slightly soft but not considered dangerous

Fail 15 Feb 2016 18,827 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

rear brake is slightly spongy

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front front brake disc is slightly pitted

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded frame majority (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

front suspension is slightly soft but not considered dangerous

Pass 13 Jun 2013 10,184 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 10,184 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 9,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 8,519 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyre slightly mishapen

Pass 26 May 2010 8,147 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear tyre tread slightly feathered

Fail 17 May 2010 8,147 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

rear tyre tread slightly feathered

Pass 5 Apr 2008 6,976 miles

rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2006 5,414 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 3,462 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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S423 CVC is a 1998 Honda FES125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S423 CVC, 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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S423 CVC is a 1998 Honda FES125, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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