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SL09 VDM

2009 Honda Fes 125-7

Purple Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

15,163 mi
Last recorded15,163 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Fes 125-717,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 VDM
MakeHonda
ModelFes 125-7
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 15,163 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside 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))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 13,857 miles

Screen covered in film

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 13,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp not working O/sfront lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Screen covered in film

Pass 24 Aug 2023 12,305 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 11,162 miles

Near side steering stop bent

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 11,159 miles

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

Near side steering stop bent

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 9,789 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 8,925 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 7,806 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 6,592 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 6,592 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 5,290 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 4,315 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 2,977 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 2,866 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 2,662 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 2,462 miles

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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SL09 VDM is a 2009 Honda Fes 125-7 in Purple with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Honda Fes 125-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 17,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL09 VDM, 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 17 years old, this Honda Fes 125-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SL09 VDM is a 2009 Honda Fes 125-7, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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