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AF03 THK

2003 Honda XL125V

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Honda XL125V16,764 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 THK
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023
Pass 8 Jul 2022

Chain guard missing.

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing.

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

Rear tyre under inflated.

Pass 10 May 2021
Fail 26 Apr 2021

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2020 34,320 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 34,320 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 32,520 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 32,520 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 25,562 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 25,562 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 25,561 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 25,561 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,938 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 23,920 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 21,236 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 21,217 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 19,234 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake slightly binding

Fail 11 Apr 2009 19,234 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Mar 2008 16,087 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 8,693 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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AF03 THK is a 2003 Honda XL125V in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AF03 THK, 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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AF03 THK is a 2003 Honda XL125V, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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