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MX08 JYA

2008 Honda FES125

Bronze Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

12,619 mi
Last recorded12,619 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda FES12517,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 JYA
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 12,619 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect rear shocks badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

only one light working on twin back light system

Fail 4 Jul 2025 12,619 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect rear shocks badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

only one light working on twin back light system

Pass 31 May 2022 12,190 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION SOFT

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

SUSPECT REAR PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 27 Aug 2020 12,066 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 12,066 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases HOLE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 11,489 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front tyre wearing close to legal limit

rear brake pads wearing low

rear tyre wear patton

slight brake bind on front wheel

Pass 6 Feb 2018 10,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 9,916 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 9,916 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 9,137 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 9,130 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 8,432 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 8,047 miles

slight distortion to rear brakes

Fail 17 Aug 2013 8,047 miles

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

slight distortion to rear brakes

Pass 21 Jul 2012 7,605 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 6,941 miles

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

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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MX08 JYA is a 2008 Honda FES125 in Bronze with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MX08 JYA, 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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What year was MX08 JYA registered?

MX08 JYA is a 2008 Honda FES125, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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