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AO03 ZRG

2003 Honda XL125V

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,670 mi
Last recorded23,670 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda XL125V16,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ZRG
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 23,670 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 23,410 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 21,497 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2014 21,403 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 19,018 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

headlamp pattern poor

Pass 7 Jan 2012 14,873 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 10,761 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

slight damage to fairing and brake lever

Pass 21 Apr 2009 10,742 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 10,234 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

slight drag on rear wheel

Pass 24 May 2007 9,524 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 May 2006 8,451 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 8,451 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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AO03 ZRG is a 2003 Honda XL125V in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO03 ZRG, 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 AO03 ZRG registered?

AO03 ZRG is a 2003 Honda XL125V, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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