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BG03 BBX

2003 Honda XL125V

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

26,391 mi
Last recorded26,391 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda XL125V16,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 BBX
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 26,391 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 26,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 26,019 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 26,011 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 25,919 miles

indicators slow to respond to switch

Pass 17 Jun 2020 25,855 miles

drive chain heavily corroded on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2017 25,383 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 25,371 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

drive chain very dry

side stand stiff in operation

Pass 16 Sep 2016 24,686 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 23,831 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 21,880 miles

Cracking to rear tyre

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 21,817 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Cracking to rear tyre

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front position lamps not working

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear brake slightly binding

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 20,169 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 20,169 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 18,454 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 16,037 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 15,998 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 23 Mar 2011 11,335 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 10,202 miles

Cracking on front tyre wall and tread

cracking on rear tyre wall and tread

Pass 10 Jul 2009 7,844 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 6,756 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 4,289 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 1,633 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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BG03 BBX is a 2003 Honda XL125V in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BG03 BBX, 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 BG03 BBX registered?

BG03 BBX is a 2003 Honda XL125V, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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