Honda Pantheon Fes 125 (1999)
1999 Honda Pantheon Fes 125
CarHunch analysed 124 real MOT records for the 1999 Honda Pantheon Fes 125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1999 Honda Pantheon is a genuinely troubled proposition: only 25.4% pass the MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, meaning three-quarters of these scooters arrive at the test station already broken. The dangerous defect rate of 4% is low, so safety failures aren't the primary concern—instead, it's the sheer frequency of mechanical problems keeping these machines off the road.
At a median mileage of just 16,251 km for a 25-year-old scooter, these are lightly used vehicles, yet they're still racking up an average of 0.24 failures and 0.3 advisories per test, which suggests age and storage neglect are doing more damage than miles. If you're considering one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection by someone who knows small-displacement bikes, because the numbers say most of these Pantheons have hidden gremlins waiting to strand you.
What to check before buying a 1999 Honda Pantheon Fes 125
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 123 | 25% | 0.24 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 66.7% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 Honda Pantheon Fes 125 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 Pantheon Fes 125 vehicles fall between 11,791 and 26,150 miles.
MOT History Averages
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