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S893 BFC

1998 Honda FES125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,239 mi
Last recorded11,239 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda FES12513,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS893 BFC
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2012 11,239 miles

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

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Front 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 15 Mar 2011 10,156 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 10,156 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 7,156 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 7,156 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 6,352 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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S893 BFC 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 50%.

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 S893 BFC, 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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S893 BFC is a 1998 Honda FES125, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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