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S886 VOB

1998 Honda FES125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

15,268 mi
Last recorded15,268 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda FES12513,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS886 VOB
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 15,268 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 15,120 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 14,906 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 14,398 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 13,882 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 13,882 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 12,912 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

luggage top box on rear of motorcycle not very secure

Fail 17 Jan 2012 12,912 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

front tyre pressure was low and has been reinflated

luggage top box on rear of motorcycle not very secure

rear tyre was flat.has been reinflated but may be punctured

Pass 11 Jan 2011 11,876 miles

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 11,876 miles

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

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 10,645 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 10,643 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

both front and rear tyre pressures were low and have been re-inflated

Pass 21 Jan 2009 9,802 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 9,802 miles

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

both front and rear tyre pressures were very low and have been re-inflated

Pass 17 Jan 2008 8,245 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 8,245 miles

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

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

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

both front and rear tyre pressures were low and have been re-inflated

Pass 22 Jan 2007 7,014 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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S886 VOB is a 1998 Honda FES125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S886 VOB, 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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S886 VOB is a 1998 Honda FES125, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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