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SO03 RSY

2003 Honda FES125

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

16,441 mi
Last recorded16,441 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda FES12515,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 RSY
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 16,441 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 16,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 16,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 15,238 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 15,238 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 14,249 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 13,624 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 13,624 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 13,558 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 13,409 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 13,052 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 12,711 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 12,235 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 11,335 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 11,331 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 10,509 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 10,509 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2012 9,939 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 9,421 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 9,421 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 7,706 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 3,344 miles

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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SO03 RSY is a 2003 Honda FES125 in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SO03 RSY, 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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SO03 RSY is a 2003 Honda FES125, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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