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SO08 SYG

2008 Honda Fes 125-7

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

44,836 mi
Last recorded44,836 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Fes 125-716,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 SYG
MakeHonda
ModelFes 125-7
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 44,836 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 43,562 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 41,559 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))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 39,451 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 39,451 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 36,598 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 36,573 miles

Rear 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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 34,046 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 34,036 miles

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

Front Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 31,649 miles

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

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 31,649 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 28,087 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 28,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 23,812 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 18,205 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 18,205 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 15,091 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 15,091 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 11,534 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 11,535 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 7,079 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 6,815 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 2,920 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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SO08 SYG is a 2008 Honda Fes 125-7 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SO08 SYG, 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 SO08 SYG registered?

SO08 SYG is a 2008 Honda Fes 125-7, first registered on 9 August 2008.

Is SO08 SYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO08 SYG shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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