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W389 STA

2000 Honda FES125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,997 mi
Last recorded42,997 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Honda FES12515,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW389 STA
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 42,997 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

number plate illumination light not working.

top exhaust mount bolt missing.

various panels damaged.

Fail 30 Jan 2017 42,996 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle dirty and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

number plate illumination light not working.

slightly reduced reserve travel at rear brake lever.

top exhaust mount bolt missing.

Fail 26 Jan 2017 42,995 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 39,402 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 39,402 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 37,353 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

L/H mirror lens missing

Pass 2 Mar 2013 36,421 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,399 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 33,399 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 27,245 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 26,870 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 24,758 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,929 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 19,365 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 19,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 16,637 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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W389 STA is a 2000 Honda FES125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Honda FES125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 15,548 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 W389 STA, 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 26 years old, this Honda FES125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W389 STA registered?

W389 STA is a 2000 Honda FES125, first registered on 4 April 2000.

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