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YM08 HSL

2008 Honda Fes

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,881 mi
Last recorded40,881 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Fes21,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 HSL
MakeHonda
ModelFes
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 40,881 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 40,816 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 37,539 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 37,539 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 33,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 30,851 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 30,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2016 29,299 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 29,299 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 27,086 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 26,384 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 26,384 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 22,365 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 22,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Sep 2012 17,186 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 11,202 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Fes?

Based on 1,844 MOT tests across 277 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
2,419
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
277
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
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YM08 HSL is a 2008 Honda Fes in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Honda Fes models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 21,459 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YM08 HSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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YM08 HSL is a 2008 Honda Fes, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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