HONDA FES 125-B
Pass rate over time
The FES 125-B's first-time pass rate has fallen 5.2 points since 2014, 86.5% to 81.3%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage FES 125-B passes first time 90.1% of the time; by 30k that's 77.8%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a FES 125-B
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
43 | 35.2 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
22 | 18 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
18 | 14.8 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
11 | 9 |
| tyres |
|
10 | 8.2 |
| suspension |
|
8 | 6.6 |
| steering and suspension |
|
5 | 4.1 |
| steering |
|
3 | 2.5 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 0.8 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
1 | 0.8 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the FES 125-B beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the FES 125-B.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2011 (81.3% pass). Weakest: 2011 (81.3%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.