Honda Pes 125 8 (2008)
2008 Honda Pes 125 8
CarHunch analysed 517 real MOT records for the 2008 Honda Pes 125 8. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2008 Honda PES 125-8 struggles slightly more than the average UK car at MOT time, with a 74.5% first-time pass rate versus the national 80% benchmark—a meaningful gap that suggests a higher chance of repair bills at test time. The 18.2% of vehicles that have suffered dangerous defects is a concern worth noting, though not catastrophic, and it warrants a pre-purchase inspection focused on braking and lighting systems.
These bikes are running relatively light mileage for their age (median 17,374 miles), yet they're still picking up an average of 1.29 failures and 2.8 advisories per test, pointing to wear in consumable items like chains, sprockets, and exhaust systems rather than major structural problems. Before committing to one, have a trusted mechanic check the brake condition and suspension integrity, as these defects cluster in the failure data and are the difference between a sound used buy and an expensive surprise.
What to check before buying a 2008 Honda Pes 125 8
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.
- 📄 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 (99%) | 513 | 74.5% | 1.3 |
| Other (1%) | 4 | 75% | 0.25 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Honda Pes 125 8 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 2008 Honda Pes 125 8 vehicles fall between 12,453 and 24,494 miles.
2008 Honda Pes 125 8 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 37 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (11% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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