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KN05 XBL

2005 Honda FES125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

17,855 mi
Last recorded17,855 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda FES12514,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 XBL
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 17,855 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 17,284 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 16,654 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 16,524 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 14,855 miles

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2018 14,855 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 13,121 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 13,087 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks in sidewall>cord visable (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre on limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2016 11,061 miles

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

front tyre slight distortion across tread

rear tyre, small cracks not deep enough to reach cords at this time

Fail 23 Apr 2016 11,060 miles

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

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

front tyre slight distortion across tread

rear tyre, small cracks not deep enough to reach cords at this time

Pass 10 Apr 2015 9,356 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 9,337 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 7,672 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 730 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 726 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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KN05 XBL is a 2005 Honda FES125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KN05 XBL, 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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KN05 XBL is a 2005 Honda FES125, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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