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DS08 XFW

2008 Honda Fes 125-7

Bronze Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,158 mi
Last recorded73,158 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Fes 125-716,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 XFW
MakeHonda
ModelFes 125-7
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 73,158 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 73,157 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 66,873 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 50,758 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 50,713 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 36,911 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 36,911 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 33,027 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 26,227 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 19,730 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 19,726 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2017 11,974 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 11,967 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2016 7,472 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 5,770 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 4,028 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 2,875 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 1,452 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Fes 125-7?

Based on 4,775 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
1,832
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
500
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 161
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 106
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 56
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 54
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DS08 XFW is a 2008 Honda Fes 125-7 in Bronze with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Honda Fes 125-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 16,844 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 Fes 125-7 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS08 XFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Fes 125-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Fes 125-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DS08 XFW registered?

DS08 XFW is a 2008 Honda Fes 125-7, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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