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DE08 UVK

2008 Honda PES125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,992 mi
Last recorded39,992 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda PES12514,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 UVK
MakeHonda
ModelPES125
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 39,992 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 35,757 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 31,679 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 31,676 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 31,616 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 31,616 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 29,401 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 25,819 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 25,819 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 21,627 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 17,272 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 13,506 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 13,495 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 11,793 miles

How Reliable is the Honda PES125?

Based on 2,129 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
1,545
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 39
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 16
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 15
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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DE08 UVK is a 2008 Honda PES125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Honda PES125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 14,339 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 PES125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE08 UVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda PES125 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Honda PES125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE08 UVK registered?

DE08 UVK is a 2008 Honda PES125, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is DE08 UVK safe to buy?

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