Honda Fes 125 A C (2012)
2012 Honda Fes 125 A C
CarHunch analysed 153 real MOT records for the 2012 Honda Fes 125 A C. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 Honda FES 125 has an 81.9% first-time pass rate, marginally above the UK average of 80%, but a concerning 27.5% of these scooters have recorded dangerous defects at some point—well above the typical threshold—suggesting electrical or brake issues are worth scrutinising before purchase. Petrol models make up the vast majority and pass at 81.8%, indicating no significant fuel-type reliability divide.
These scooters average just 20,658 miles despite being 12 years old, suggesting they're often weekend or fair-weather riders rather than daily commuters, which explains the relatively low failure rate of 1.25 per vehicle. The high advisory count of 4.4 per bike points to minor wear items rather than structural problems, but given the prevalence of dangerous defects, have any prospective purchase inspected by a qualified motorcycle mechanic and request full service records.
What to check before buying a 2012 Honda Fes 125 A C
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 27.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (95%) | 145 | 81.8% | 1.28 |
| Other (5%) | 8 | 83.7% | 0.88 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Honda Fes 125 A C vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Honda Fes 125 A C vehicles fall between 11,103 and 27,227 miles.
2012 Honda Fes 125 A C — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 38 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (30% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
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