Honda Ses125
MotorcycleFrom 446 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, brake control has insufficient reserve travel and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 30 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 30 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 11 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 6 |
| a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released | 6 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 6 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 5 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 4 |
| audible warning not working | 4 |
| contaminated with oil, grease etc | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 6% of Ses125 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £49.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 88% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear |
| 2004 | 81.1% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ses125s tested had between 9,651 and 27,690 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 16,523 median miles, the Ses125 has 0.091 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Ses125 MOT pass rate?
The Honda Ses125 has a 85% MOT pass rate based on 446 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Ses125?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Ses125 is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 30 failures. Other common issues include brake control has insufficient reserve travel.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Ses125 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Ses125 is 16,523 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,651 and 27,690 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.