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YR55 YZD

2005 Honda FES125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,523 mi
Last recorded40,523 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda FES12514,716 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 YZD
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 40,523 miles

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

Offside Rear silencer has one bolt missing but secure

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 40,514 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear pulley cover missing

Offside Rear bodywork insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2024 39,202 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 39,202 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 38,797 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 38,171 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced framework under bellypan corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 37,474 miles

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

engine struggles to idle

Pass 20 Mar 2018 35,680 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 35,677 miles

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 33,295 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 33,295 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 31,062 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,016 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 20,790 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 20,790 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 12,964 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 9,863 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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YR55 YZD is a 2005 Honda FES125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR55 YZD, 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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YR55 YZD is a 2005 Honda FES125, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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