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SO55 URB

2005 Honda FES125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,397 mi
Last recorded35,397 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Honda FES12514,716 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 URB
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 35,397 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Rear wheel bearing has slight movement and slightly rough. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 35,346 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))

Offside Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2023 33,727 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 30,269 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 29,226 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 29,226 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 25,185 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jul 2018 25,123 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 21,490 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 21,475 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear spring corroded and seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2016 19,181 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 18,062 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 17,032 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 17,000 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 14,626 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 12,651 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

metal object in rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2011 10,358 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 10,058 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 8,545 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 7,472 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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SO55 URB is a 2005 Honda FES125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Honda FES125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 14,716 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 SO55 URB, 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 21 years old, this Honda FES125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SO55 URB is a 2005 Honda FES125, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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