Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Honda Fes125?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2009 Honda Fes125?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2009 Honda Fes125?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2009 Honda Fes125 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

34% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2009 Honda Fes125 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 103 vehicles, the 2009 Honda Fes125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 84.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2009 Honda Fes125?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2009 Honda Fes125 are: Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (60.8% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (58.9% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (53.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2009 Honda Fes125?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Fes125 (2009)

103 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84.5% first-time pass rate

2009 Honda Fes125

CarHunch analysed 103 real MOT records for the 2009 Honda Fes125. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2009 Honda FES125 passes its first MOT attempt 84.5% of the time, which is a solid 4.5 percentage points above the UK average—but the concerning figure here is that 34% of these scooters have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above the typical threshold, so mechanical safety has been an issue for this cohort.

At nearly 15,900 miles median, these machines have seen moderate use for their age, yet they're averaging 1.72 failures and 6.3 advisories per test, suggesting that while many run reasonably well, those that do fail tend to need multiple fixes. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brakes and steering—the high dangerous defect rate points to these areas—and factor in that roughly one in three examples have had a serious fault recorded.

We have limited data for the 2009 Honda Fes125 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

84.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

34%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.72

Over 9.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

16k

Middle half: 10k–23k

For context

These stats describe 103 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 103 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 60.8%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 58.9%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 14.9%

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion · Steering movement slightly 'notchy' · Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 12.4%

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009.

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Based on MOT data from 103 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 34% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Honda Fes125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

15,867

typical

10,215

low mileage

23,091

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Honda Fes125 vehicles fall between 10,215 and 23,091 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,215 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 10,215–23,091 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Honda Fes125s sit.

⚠ Over 31,172 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Honda Fes125 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 24% of 2009 Honda Fes125s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 19 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (24% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

9.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.72

Avg failures per vehicle

6.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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