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S851 JGA

1998 Honda FES125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

12,631 mi
Last recorded12,631 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda FES12513,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS851 JGA
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 12,631 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front brake hose loose from fixing

Fail 8 Apr 2015 12,614 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Side skirt not fitted correctly

Pass 10 May 2013 8,411 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 8,408 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 4,605 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 4,605 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 4,603 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 4,250 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 4,126 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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S851 JGA is a 1998 Honda FES125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S851 JGA, 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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S851 JGA is a 1998 Honda FES125, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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