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V512 JMY

1999 Honda FES125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

30,182 mi
Last recorded30,182 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Honda FES12514,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV512 JMY
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 30,182 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 30,182 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 26,624 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Sep 2012 26,513 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,659 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 13,972 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

some exhaust mounting bolts missing

Fail 21 Sep 2010 13,971 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

some exhaust mounting bolts missing

Pass 23 Feb 2009 13,316 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 13,306 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

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

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

unable to check front wheel bearings due to binding brake

Pass 28 Jan 2008 11,771 miles

Front brake is slightly binding

Pass 28 Jul 2006 10,360 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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V512 JMY is a 1999 Honda FES125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V512 JMY, 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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V512 JMY is a 1999 Honda FES125, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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