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W389 YKK

2000 Honda FES125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

8,797 mi
Last recorded8,797 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda FES12515,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW389 YKK
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2025 8,797 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre is down to 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top shock bush? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear cracks in rear tyre side walls

Pass 10 Aug 2023 8,591 miles

Rear cracks in the rear tyre side walls

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 8,274 miles

Rear cracking in side walls

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 8,271 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear cracking in side walls

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 7,922 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 7,922 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 7,752 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 7,752 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 7,203 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 6,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 5,668 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 4,124 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 4,048 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 4,048 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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 YKK is a 2000 Honda FES125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YKK, 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 YKK registered?

W389 YKK is a 2000 Honda FES125, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W389 YKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W389 YKK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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