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RE53 WVR

2003 Honda FES125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,588 mi
Last recorded25,588 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda FES12515,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 WVR
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 25,588 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 25,588 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 24,901 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Slight movement in rear brake caliper

Pass 30 Sep 2015 21,992 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 21,912 miles

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

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 19,133 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 18,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

number plate light not working

one rear position lamp not working

Pass 27 Sep 2013 18,349 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

number plate light not working

one rear position lamp not working

Pass 27 Sep 2012 16,007 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 15,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 13,624 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 10,578 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 10,578 miles

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

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

one of two stop lights not eworking

Pass 8 Dec 2006 7,516 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 7,516 miles

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

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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RE53 WVR is a 2003 Honda FES125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Honda FES125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 15,004 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 RE53 WVR, 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 23 years old, this Honda FES125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RE53 WVR is a 2003 Honda FES125, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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