Honda Ses 125 4 (2006)
2006 Honda Ses 125 4
CarHunch analysed 282 real MOT records for the 2006 Honda Ses 125 4. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2006 Honda SES 125-4 is a profoundly unreliable choice, with only a 27.5% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%—meaning three-quarters of these machines fail their MOT. Fewer than one in four petrol examples pass first time at 25.2%, and while dangerous defects are relatively rare at 5.3%, the sheer volume of failures makes this a genuine buyer concern.
These bikes are running at modest mileages (median 13,657 miles for an 18-year-old machine), yet averaging 0.38 failures and 0.8 advisories per test, which suggests inherent mechanical weakness rather than wear-and-tear. If you're seriously considering one, budget heavily for immediate remedial work and plan for frequent MOT visits—this is a project bike, not a dependable commuter.
What to check before buying a 2006 Honda Ses 125 4
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 (97%) | 273 | 25.3% | 0.39 |
| Other (3%) | 9 | 94.4% | 0.22 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Honda Ses 125 4 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 2006 Honda Ses 125 4 vehicles fall between 8,156 and 22,234 miles.
2006 Honda Ses 125 4 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 15 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (43% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.
MOT History Averages
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