HONDA PANTHEON FES 125
Pass rate over time
The PANTHEON FES 125's first-time pass rate has fallen 6.2 points since 2006, 78.9% to 72.7%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage PANTHEON FES 125 passes first time 86.7% of the time; by 30k that's 63.9%.
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 PANTHEON FES 125
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
51 | 40.2 |
| steering and suspension |
|
24 | 18.9 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
19 | 15 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
18 | 14.2 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
10 | 7.9 |
| body and structure |
|
2 | 1.6 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 0.8 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 0.8 |
| driving controls |
|
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 PANTHEON FES 125 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 PANTHEON FES 125.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2000 (84.1% pass). Weakest: 1999 (72.1%).
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.