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CA03 LNM

2003 Honda XL125V

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,894 mi
Last recorded19,894 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda XL125V16,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 LNM
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 19,894 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear slight runout on rear brake disc

clutch cable is starting to break up

Pass 7 Jan 2020 19,194 miles

customer informed me replacement clocks have been fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018

rear brakes slightly binding but working ok

slight cracking starting on the side walls of the front tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2017 34,426 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated very rusty (7.1.1a)

Rear brake binding slightly

Rear tyre has cracks to sidewalls but no cords showing at time of test

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

high and dip beam wrong way round

only one of the two front position light bulbs illuminate when switched on

rear carrier loose but secure at time of test

Fail 29 Sep 2017 34,347 miles

Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength brake caliper bracket (3.2.A1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks on right hand lock (6.2.1f)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated very rusty (7.1.1a)

Rear brake binding slightly

Rear tyre has cracks to sidewalls but no cords showing at time of test

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

high and dip beam wrong way round

only one of the two front position light bulbs illuminate when switched on

rear carrier loose but secure at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2016 30,966 miles

Brake component has a poor repair front caliper moves due to rubber mounted boot not fitted correctly (3.1.5)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated corroded but not leaking (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play small amount of play in swing arm pivot bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

mainstand spring weakened,allows stand to drag if not pulled up.

Fail 30 Sep 2016 30,966 miles

Headlamp switch faulty dipswitch works opposite to lights,high = low, low=high (1.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Brake component has a poor repair front caliper moves due to rubber mounted boot not fitted correctly (3.1.5)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated corroded but not leaking (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired offside headlight does not work on dip beam (1.2.3a)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play small amount of play in swing arm pivot bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

mainstand spring weakened,allows stand to drag if not pulled up.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 28,427 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 23,019 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 20,561 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 17,425 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 17,425 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 12,978 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 8,867 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 6,509 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 6,509 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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 LNM is a 2003 Honda XL125V in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LNM, 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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CA03 LNM is a 2003 Honda XL125V, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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