Honda Fes125 (1999)
1999 Honda Fes125
CarHunch analysed 187 real MOT records for the 1999 Honda Fes125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1999 Honda FES125 sits bang on the UK average at 79% first-time pass rate, so it's neither remarkably reliable nor a cause for concern—though the 18.2% that have ever had a dangerous defect is worth noting if you're buying used. Petrol scooters of this age simply accumulate wear, and the average 1.63 failures per test reflects typical age-related deterioration you'd expect from a 25-year-old machine.
At 15,209 miles average, these scooters have seen moderate use for their age, which is encouraging. With advisories averaging 3.8 per test, you're looking at routine maintenance issues (chain wear, light corrosion, brake pad wear) rather than structural problems—the kind of thing a pre-purchase inspection and basic servicing will sort out. If you're considering one, budget for a full service and have any dangerous defects from its history professionally checked before handing over cash.
What to check before buying a 1999 Honda Fes125
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 Honda Fes125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1999 Honda Fes125 vehicles fall between 8,649 and 19,442 miles.
1999 Honda Fes125 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (25% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1999 Honda Fes125
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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43.6%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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36.7%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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34.9%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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29.4%
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
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21%
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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20.7%
Exhaust slightly deteriorated
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18.6%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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16.3%
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999. Counts include advisories and failures.
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