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CA08 EWK

2008 Honda FES125

Bronze Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

38,664 mi
Last recorded38,664 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda FES12517,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 EWK
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 38,664 miles

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

Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 26,659 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 26,639 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 20,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 20,959 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake light stuck on. unable to check rear position lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 20,833 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 20,828 miles

Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2017 20,110 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 18,557 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 17,352 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 May 2014 15,020 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 15,020 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 12,188 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 12,188 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Brake Starting To Bind

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 9,344 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 7,403 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 30 Jun 2011 7,403 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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CA08 EWK is a 2008 Honda FES125 in Bronze with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CA08 EWK, 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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CA08 EWK is a 2008 Honda FES125, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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