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Y401 FEL

2001 Honda FES125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,758 mi
Last recorded46,758 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Honda FES12514,073 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY401 FEL
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 46,758 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 46,758 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 11 May 2013 42,924 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

centre stand rubbing crankcase

rear tyre tread getting low

transmission very noisey

Pass 12 May 2012 41,805 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

transmission very feels rough and noisey

Pass 21 May 2011 40,409 miles

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

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

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

transmission feels rough and noisy

Pass 8 Aug 2009 36,850 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 35,521 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 35,521 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 35,434 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 35,434 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,070 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 32,070 miles

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

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

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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Y401 FEL is a 2001 Honda FES125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Honda FES125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 14,073 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 Y401 FEL, 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 25 years old, this Honda FES125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y401 FEL registered?

Y401 FEL is a 2001 Honda FES125, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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