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DX03 BJE

2003 Honda XL125V

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

43,003 mi
Last recorded43,003 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda XL125V16,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 BJE
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 43,003 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 43,003 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 42,451 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 42,451 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure bolt loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released sticky switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 37,321 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 37,231 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both fork legs o/s/f contamenating front brake (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 28,854 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 16,132 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 13,432 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 13,432 miles

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

handlebars slightly bent

Fail 8 Mar 2016 13,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

handlebars slightly bent

Pass 15 Jan 2015 9,905 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

N/S Chain adjuster has been poorly repaired

Fail 6 Oct 2014 9,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Chain adjuster damaged

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 7,716 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 4,220 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 4,220 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2010 14,277 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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DX03 BJE is a 2003 Honda XL125V in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DX03 BJE, 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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What year was DX03 BJE registered?

DX03 BJE is a 2003 Honda XL125V, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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