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LG55 AVL

2005 Honda FES125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,156 mi
Last recorded52,156 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda FES12514,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 AVL
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 52,156 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 52,156 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 49,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 47,318 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 47,318 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 44,271 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 41,587 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 41,587 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 38,890 miles

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced HAS ONLY 1 OF 2 BULBS WORKING CORRECTLY (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO WORN OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired RUBBER BOOT ON SLIDER PERISHED/WORN (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess SCORED FROM LOOSE BRAKE PAD (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 38,890 miles

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced HAS ONLY 1 OF 2 BULBS WORKING CORRECTLY (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO WORN OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired RUBBER BOOT ON SLIDER PERISHED/WORN (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess SCORED FROM LOOSE BRAKE PAD (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 36,900 miles

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

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

Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired REAR CALIPER SLIDER WORN SLIGHTLY (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 33,240 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 29,722 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 26,532 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 23,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 20,727 miles

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

Rear brake caliper mountings worn

Fail 9 Jan 2015 20,272 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 16,489 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 11,848 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 10,843 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 10,843 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 8,923 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 7,425 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 4,603 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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LG55 AVL is a 2005 Honda FES125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG55 AVL, 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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LG55 AVL is a 2005 Honda FES125, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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