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AO05 VWC

2005 Honda FES125

Orange Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,975 mi
Last recorded44,975 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Honda FES12514,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VWC
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2019 44,975 miles

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fork stanchion pitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 44,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on limit at time of test (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit at time of test (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 44,607 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 44,112 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 42,358 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

rear caliper slightly distorted

Fail 24 Sep 2014 42,336 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

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

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Rear spring corroded and seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded and seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 41,706 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Tyre Only 8psi

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2013 41,706 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Tyre Only 8psi

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2012 40,016 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 40,016 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)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 37,830 miles

Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,694 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 31,828 miles

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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AO05 VWC is a 2005 Honda FES125 in Orange with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Honda FES125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 14,716 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 AO05 VWC, 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 21 years old, this Honda FES125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO05 VWC is a 2005 Honda FES125, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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