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DG03 EHD

2003 Honda XL125V

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

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Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Honda XL125V16,764 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 EHD
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026
Pass 23 Aug 2024
Fail 5 Aug 2024

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front 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 1 Aug 2023

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022
Fail 20 Jul 2022

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jul 2021

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Jul 2021

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020
Pass 28 Feb 2019 10,006 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 10,006 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018
Pass 12 Aug 2016 44,460 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working Not working every time (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working Not working every time (1.5.1c)

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering Handlbars hit tpo cowl screen (2.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied Lever broken (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 May 2015

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

exhaust end can has bin drilled

front brake lever just rubbing the top screen

Fail 19 Apr 2013

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

rear brake binding

Pass 19 Apr 2013

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

rear brake binding

Pass 18 Jan 2011 22,721 miles

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

rear brake binding

Fail 18 Jan 2011 22,721 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

rear brake binding

Pass 4 Dec 2009 15,718 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 3,306 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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DG03 EHD is a 2003 Honda XL125V in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG03 EHD, 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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DG03 EHD is a 2003 Honda XL125V, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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