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AU08 VEV

2008 Honda FES125

Purple Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,272 mi
Last recorded16,272 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda FES12517,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 VEV
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 16,272 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 16,237 miles

Front front mudguard is missing

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2022 16,237 miles

Front front mudguard is missing

Indicator switch inoperative contacts inside were poor and not making a contact all the time and only if held in position (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 15,611 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 13,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2016 13,938 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

front tyre starting to perish/crack

Pass 24 Sep 2015 11,690 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 11,690 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired no beam pattern on dip beam (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 10,797 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 8,119 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 6,775 miles

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

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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AU08 VEV is a 2008 Honda FES125 in Purple with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Honda FES125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 17,278 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 AU08 VEV, 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 18 years old, this Honda FES125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU08 VEV registered?

AU08 VEV is a 2008 Honda FES125, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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