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T488 TOL

1999 Honda FES125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

18,788 mi
Last recorded18,788 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda FES12514,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT488 TOL
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 18,788 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2025 18,756 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 18,333 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 17,813 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 17,037 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 17,024 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 16,521 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 16,404 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 15,984 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 15,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2016 14,591 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 13,932 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 13,932 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 13,687 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 13,687 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 13,143 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 11,833 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 11,831 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 11,250 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 11,250 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 10,952 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 10,721 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 10,721 miles

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

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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T488 TOL is a 1999 Honda FES125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1999 Honda FES125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 14,398 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 T488 TOL, 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 27 years old, this Honda FES125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T488 TOL registered?

T488 TOL is a 1999 Honda FES125, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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