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Y837 FHK

2001 Honda FES125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,303 mi
Last recorded41,303 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Honda FES12514,073 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY837 FHK
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 41,303 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 41,303 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 40,700 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 39,777 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 39,775 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 38,463 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 38,432 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 37,679 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 37,679 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

number plate light inop

Pass 24 Feb 2009 36,804 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 36,785 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,508 miles

rear tyre cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 6 Jul 2006 34,833 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 34,829 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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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Y837 FHK is a 2001 Honda FES125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y837 FHK, 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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Y837 FHK is a 2001 Honda FES125, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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