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YY03 VAF

2003 Honda FES125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

28,252 mi
Last recorded28,252 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda FES12515,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 VAF
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 28,252 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 25,664 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 25,601 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Tyre sidewall has crazing

Pass 13 Jun 2023 23,204 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 23,204 miles

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 21,215 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2022 21,133 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 17,045 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 13,573 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 12,637 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 12,375 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 12,125 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 11,541 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 11,174 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 10,539 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 9,738 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 8,985 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 8,075 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 7,309 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 6,185 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 4,780 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 3,363 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 2,074 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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YY03 VAF is a 2003 Honda FES125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Honda FES125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 15,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY03 VAF, 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 23 years old, this Honda FES125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY03 VAF registered?

YY03 VAF is a 2003 Honda FES125, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is YY03 VAF safe to buy?

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