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SW05 LVL

2005 Honda FES125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,371 mi
Last recorded49,371 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Honda FES12514,716 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 LVL
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 49,371 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 48,097 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 46,753 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 45,398 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 44,079 miles

Offside Front 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 13 Jun 2017 41,278 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 41,268 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 37,226 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 37,149 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 34,418 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 34,389 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 27,314 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 23,014 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 23,014 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 17,764 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 12,256 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 10,711 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 8,099 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 7,977 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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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SW05 LVL is a 2005 Honda FES125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SW05 LVL, 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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What year was SW05 LVL registered?

SW05 LVL is a 2005 Honda FES125, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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