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DE03 NOH

2003 Honda XL125V

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

46,054 mi
Last recorded46,054 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda XL125V16,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 NOH
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 46,054 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 43,966 miles

Central Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 41,223 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 41,207 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 39,336 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 38,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 38,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 36,190 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 32,584 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 32,583 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 32,563 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 29,475 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low front brake (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 21,202 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 20,948 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 18,784 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

offside chain adjuster misaligned.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 18,784 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

offside chain adjuster misaligned.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 10,872 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 10,398 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 10,388 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2010 8,461 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 8,445 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 8,445 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 7,378 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 6,040 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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DE03 NOH is a 2003 Honda XL125V in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DE03 NOH, 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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DE03 NOH is a 2003 Honda XL125V, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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