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CV03 EXL

2003 Honda XL125V

Grey Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

40,226 mi
Last recorded40,226 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda XL125V16,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 EXL
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 40,226 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front brake lever nearing end of reserve travel also (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Lower sidestand retained up by bungy cord

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 39,027 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

side stand supported by bungy cord.

Fail 26 Jun 2024 39,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever pivot slightly tight funny sensation when operated but working ok (1.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

side stand supported by bungy cord.

Pass 27 Jun 2023 35,973 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heat wrapped also (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 34,269 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake reservoir on low mark

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

Offside Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also wrapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 34,250 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Front brake reservoir on low mark

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

Offside Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also wrapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 32,625 miles

Front brake reservoir on low mark

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central ,also area wrapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 32,611 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear reflector missing tape present on reg plate (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake reservoir on low mark

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central ,also area wrapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 28,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside exhaust heat wrapped near riders foot

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damper rod (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged rubber starting to show signs of deteriorating/perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 28,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside exhaust heat wrapped near riders foot

Pass 4 Mar 2017 26,163 miles

Central Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey above engine o/s,rear cylinder down pipe (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 26,163 miles

Central Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey above engine o/s,rear cylinder down pipe (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute both f and r nearly constantly on (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 23,674 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 23,665 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 21,054 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 14,095 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 13,351 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 13,351 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 May 2011 10,240 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 10,240 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 9,594 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 9,038 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 7,783 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 May 2007 6,784 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 5,694 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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CV03 EXL is a 2003 Honda XL125V in Grey with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CV03 EXL, 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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CV03 EXL is a 2003 Honda XL125V, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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