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YR55 YZJ

2005 Honda FES125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

51,672 mi
Last recorded51,672 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda FES12514,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 YZJ
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 51,672 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 51,672 miles

Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 51,507 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 51,507 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 51,357 miles

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

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

Front Slight splits on tyre

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 51,151 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 50,955 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 50,892 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 50,532 miles

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

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 49,953 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 49,953 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 48,773 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 48,773 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 47,508 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 47,508 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 45,795 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 40,839 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 35,676 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,618 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 25,236 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 25,236 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 20,536 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 15,618 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 15,618 miles

Nearside Rear Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 12,582 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 YZJ is a 2005 Honda FES125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YZJ, 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 YR55 YZJ registered?

YR55 YZJ is a 2005 Honda FES125, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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