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MJ08 FGO

2008 Honda Fes 125-7

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,955 mi
Last recorded24,955 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Fes 125-716,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 FGO
MakeHonda
ModelFes 125-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 24,955 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 24,402 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 23,559 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 23,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 22,880 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 22,880 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 22,247 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 22,247 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 21,549 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 21,549 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 20,097 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 19,153 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 19,153 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 18,147 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 18,147 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 16,914 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 15,499 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 15,499 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 13,638 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 13,638 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 11,814 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 9,547 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 7,868 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 7,868 miles

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

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))

front brake pads corroded

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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MJ08 FGO is a 2008 Honda Fes 125-7 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MJ08 FGO, 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 MJ08 FGO registered?

MJ08 FGO is a 2008 Honda Fes 125-7, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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