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V538 EAJ

1999 Honda FES125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,232 mi
Last recorded20,232 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda FES12514,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV538 EAJ
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 20,232 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 20,231 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened legs pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 20,231 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened legs pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 19,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

One exhaust mounting bolt missing but system is secure.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 15,326 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 15,326 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 14,488 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake dragging slightly (3.3C2d.)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 14,482 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 14,482 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 14,475 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 13,905 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 12,233 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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V538 EAJ is a 1999 Honda FES125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V538 EAJ, 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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V538 EAJ is a 1999 Honda FES125, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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