Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2006 Honda Ses 125 4?

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 2006 Honda Ses 125 4?

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 2006 Honda Ses 125 4?

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.

Is the 2006 Honda Ses 125 4 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 282 vehicles, the 2006 Honda Ses 125 4 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 82.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2006 Honda Ses 125 4?

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 Ses 125 4 (2006)

282 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.5% first-time pass rate

2006 Honda Ses 125 4

CarHunch analysed 282 real MOT records for the 2006 Honda Ses 125 4. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2006 Honda Ses 125 4 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 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

82.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

5.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.38

Over 2.9 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 8k–22k

For context

These stats describe 282 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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Based on MOT data from 282 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (97%)	273	82.1%	0.39

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,225 Honda Ses 125 4 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 41.2%

505

Silver 29.4%

360

Blue 27.6%

338

Green 1.4%

Black 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Honda Ses 125 4 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.

13,657

typical

8,156

low mileage

22,234

high mileage

Half of all 2006 Honda Ses 125 4 vehicles fall between 8,156 and 22,234 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,156 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.

✓ 8,156–22,234 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2006 Honda Ses 125 4s sit.

⚠ Over 30,015 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2006 Honda Ses 125 4 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 43% of 2006 Honda Ses 125 4s are still active.

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.
* 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

2.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.38

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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