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YY08 USP

2008 Honda Fes 125-7

Purple Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,786 mi
Last recorded27,786 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Fes 125-716,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 USP
MakeHonda
ModelFes 125-7
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 27,786 miles

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

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

Rear Rear Gear Hub Bearing Noisy - Advising checking the rear drive and replacing bearinngs

Fail 4 Mar 2026 27,786 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Rear Gear Hub Bearing Noisy - Advising checking the rear drive and replacing bearinngs

Pass 4 Oct 2024 27,418 miles

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

Front inner tube infront tyre not recomended

Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired recomend replacing (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 27,412 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 27,322 miles

Rear brake caliper mounting poor/deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2020 27,291 miles

Front Road spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 26,817 miles

rear shock absorbers going rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2019 26,814 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

rear shock absorbers going rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2018 25,935 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 23,531 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 21,329 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 13,404 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 11,184 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 9,375 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 6,622 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Fes 125-7?

Based on 4,775 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
1,832
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
500
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 161
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 106
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 56
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 54
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YY08 USP is a 2008 Honda Fes 125-7 in Purple with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Honda Fes 125-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 16,844 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 Fes 125-7 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY08 USP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Fes 125-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Fes 125-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY08 USP registered?

YY08 USP is a 2008 Honda Fes 125-7, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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