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V260 HLE

1999 Honda FES125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

28,385 mi
Last recorded28,385 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Honda FES12514,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV260 HLE
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2018 28,385 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering steering control pulls to the left (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 26,160 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 26,160 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn emits 2 or more alternating tones (1.7.3b)

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 26,107 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 24,194 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 21,817 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 19,836 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 17,592 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 13,071 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 9,623 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 8,120 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 8,118 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 5,289 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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V260 HLE is a 1999 Honda FES125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V260 HLE, 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 V260 HLE registered?

V260 HLE is a 1999 Honda FES125, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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