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SL08 GWJ

2008 Honda Fes 125-7

Bronze Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,479 mi
Last recorded8,479 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Fes 125-716,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 GWJ
MakeHonda
ModelFes 125-7
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 8,479 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 8,444 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s caliper contamination (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2024 7,697 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil prevent fluid contaminating brake (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect front & rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 7,131 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect front & rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 7,131 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect front & rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 6,851 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 6,125 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 5,460 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 4,715 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 4,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering front fender broken (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 3,310 miles

front rear brakes slight bind

Pass 17 May 2011 3,118 miles

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

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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SL08 GWJ is a 2008 Honda Fes 125-7 in Bronze with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL08 GWJ, 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 SL08 GWJ registered?

SL08 GWJ is a 2008 Honda Fes 125-7, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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