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CA03 LMV

2003 Honda XL125V

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,671 mi
Last recorded29,671 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda XL125V16,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 LMV
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 29,671 miles

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

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

nearside chain adjuster bent advisory

Fail 5 Aug 2025 29,671 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

nearside chain adjuster bent advisory

Pass 20 Jul 2024 24,902 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2023 19,442 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 19,238 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 18,300 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 17,062 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 17,002 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 16,910 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out borderline (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 16,910 miles

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Offside dip beam and high beam not working correctly

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out borderline (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 9,062 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 9,062 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2006 4,193 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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CA03 LMV is a 2003 Honda XL125V in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA03 LMV, 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 CA03 LMV registered?

CA03 LMV is a 2003 Honda XL125V, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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