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FT08 BWA

2008 Honda FES125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,794 mi
Last recorded35,794 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda FES12517,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 BWA
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 35,794 miles

Rear Road spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 35,726 miles

Rear Road spring corroded both. not excessive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 35,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded both rear shock springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 35,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded both rear springs corroded. does not affect damping (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 35,129 miles

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to minimum depth. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 35,129 miles

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure secured. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to minimum depth. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 34,679 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 34,679 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation replaced switch. (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 34,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 34,204 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 32,873 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 30,149 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 25,470 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 22,195 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 18,753 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 18,753 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2011 14,100 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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FT08 BWA is a 2008 Honda FES125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FT08 BWA, 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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FT08 BWA is a 2008 Honda FES125, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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