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AE03 LOD

2003 Honda XL125V

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

32,980 mi
Last recorded32,980 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda XL125V16,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 LOD
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 32,980 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 32,980 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested stuck on main beam (4.1.2 (b))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 31,779 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 28,804 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 28,790 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 28,377 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 26,195 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Higher front brake effort normally obtainable

Pass 3 Jan 2020 25,874 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 23,643 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 23,637 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 21,054 miles

Chain guard missing ()

visible cracking on rear tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2017 16,118 miles

No chain guard fitted.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 15,638 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 15,427 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 14,764 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 Jun 2013 14,764 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 11,319 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 11,319 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 9,335 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 7,608 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 7,601 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2009 7,601 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 5,298 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 5,114 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 2,488 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 2,417 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 2,417 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL125V?

Based on 34,334 MOT tests across 2,948 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,948
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 966
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 805
Drive chain excessively loose 627
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 560
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 520
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AE03 LOD is a 2003 Honda XL125V in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Honda XL125V models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 16,764 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda XL125V fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 966 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE03 LOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL125V typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Honda XL125V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE03 LOD registered?

AE03 LOD is a 2003 Honda XL125V, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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