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V496 MJW

1999 Honda FES125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,408 mi
Last recorded49,408 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Honda FES12514,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV496 MJW
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 49,408 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,408 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 49,408 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 49,408 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 49,095 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 40,381 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 36,087 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 36,087 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 35,919 miles

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

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,813 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 27,910 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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V496 MJW is a 1999 Honda FES125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V496 MJW, 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 V496 MJW registered?

V496 MJW is a 1999 Honda FES125, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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