Honda Pes 125 R-8 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Pes 125 R-8 reliable? We analysed 2,054 real MOT tests across 262 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Pes 125 R-8 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and roller brake test indicates a binding brake. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Pes 125 R-8.
Honda Pes 125 R-8 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Pes 125 R-8. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Pes 125 R-8 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Pes 125 R-8 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Pes 125 R-8 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Pes 125 R-8 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Pes 125 R-8 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Pes 125 R-8 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Pes 125 R-8 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Pes 125 R-8 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 352 | 80.7% | 10,254 | 16,289 | 23,538 |
| 2008 | 1,640 | 82.1% | 7,702 | 14,676 | 24,833 |
How Long Does a Honda Pes 125 R-8 Last?
Based on 262 Honda Pes 125 R-8 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Pes 125 R-8 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Pes 125 R-8 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Pes 125 R-8
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
82.1% MOT pass rate from 1,640 tests
80.7% MOT pass rate from 352 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Pes 125 R-8 is 2008, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.1% across 1,640 tests. The 2009 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Pes 125 R-8 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Pes 125 R-8 THIS CAR | 81.8% | 2,054 | 14,810 mi | 18 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz Sprinter 317 Progressive CDI | 78.6% | 3,587 | 77,249 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Pes 125 R-8 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Honda Pes 125 R-8 has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.8% across 2,054 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda Pes 125 R-8 are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (46 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (28), and roller brake test indicates a binding brake (26). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda Pes 125 R-8 owner drives around 1,845 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Pes 125 R-8 models stay on UK roads for around 18 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.