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AV53 VTU

2003 Honda XR125L

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

37,275 mi
Last recorded37,275 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda XR125L12,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VTU
MakeHonda
ModelXR125L
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 37,275 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 37,270 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 37,270 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 37,260 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 37,224 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 37,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 37,151 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 36,784 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 36,028 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 36,028 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 35,876 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 35,875 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute All (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 33,884 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

no chain guard fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2015 33,884 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicator insecure both (1.5.3b)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired both (1.5.3a)

Rear Direction indicators not working both (1.5.1c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir severely damaged (3.2.B1b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

no chain guard fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2014 32,329 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 32,329 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 29,138 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 29,138 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 25,834 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 20,348 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 May 2011 20,348 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 13,395 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 13,395 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Jan 2009 7,564 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 5,910 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 3,742 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XR125L?

Based on 20,671 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
1,158
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 466
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 459
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 347
reflector on motorcycle missing 331
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 314
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AV53 VTU is a 2003 Honda XR125L in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2003 Honda XR125L models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 12,431 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 XR125L fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 466 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV53 VTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XR125L typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Honda XR125L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV53 VTU is a 2003 Honda XR125L, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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