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CU53 CYC

2003 Honda Ses 125-3

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

34,000 mi
Last recorded34,000 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Ses 125-314,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 CYC
MakeHonda
ModelSes 125-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 34,000 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 33,966 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2022 33,901 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 33,860 miles

Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure front offside stantion pinch bolt thread depth not sufficient to retain front damper (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released hand brake brake light switch for rear brake defective (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2021 33,326 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 33,361 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation rear brake lever causing stop lamp to stay on when lever is released! (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 33,106 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front frame neck stem (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 33,106 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front frame neck stem (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 35,473 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 35,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 34,108 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 34,066 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 32,427 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 30,348 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 27,246 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 24,046 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 21,660 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 17,900 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 14,900 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 11,700 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 8,929 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 8,585 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 7,481 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

How Reliable is the Honda Ses 125-3?

Based on 4,524 MOT tests across 487 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
1,430
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
487
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 104
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 89
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 86
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 74
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
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CU53 CYC is a 2003 Honda Ses 125-3 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Honda Ses 125-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 14,192 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 Ses 125-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU53 CYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Ses 125-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Ses 125-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CU53 CYC is a 2003 Honda Ses 125-3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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