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S856 RLK

1998 Honda FES125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,745 mi
Last recorded16,745 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda FES12513,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS856 RLK
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2012 16,745 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 16,001 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 15,640 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 15,640 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 14,810 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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S856 RLK is a 1998 Honda FES125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S856 RLK, 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 S856 RLK registered?

S856 RLK is a 1998 Honda FES125, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S856 RLK safe to buy?

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