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BD53 KZM

2003 Honda XL 125 V-4

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,632 mi
Last recorded24,632 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda XL 125 V-420,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 KZM
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 24,632 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 24,632 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 17,168 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil os and ns (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 8,426 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 8,421 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 7,907 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 7,014 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 4,757 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-4?

Based on 3,504 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,558
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 100
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 78
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 61
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BD53 KZM is a 2003 Honda XL 125 V-4 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Honda XL 125 V-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 20,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XL 125 V-4 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD53 KZM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 125 V-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD53 KZM registered?

BD53 KZM is a 2003 Honda XL 125 V-4, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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