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DX53 EAM

2003 Honda XR125L

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

22,101 mi
Last recorded22,101 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda XR125L12,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 EAM
MakeHonda
ModelXR125L
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 22,101 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

L/H HANDLE SWITCH SLIGHTLY LOOSE

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 May 2022 22,101 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

L/H HANDLE SWITCH SLIGHTLY LOOSE

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 21,195 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear tyre fitted to front

Fail 19 May 2021 21,177 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right Head light bulb misaligned (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front brake hose rubbing fairing slightly on full lock

Rear tyre fitted to front

Pass 19 Jun 2020 17,709 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 17,115 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 30,399 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 28,261 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 28,164 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 22,614 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 17,578 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 17,578 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 14,116 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 10,275 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 10,213 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 5,151 miles

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

rear tyre on limit and cracks visable

Pass 7 Sep 2006 2,430 miles

o/s/r indicator repaired

rearspokes 2-slightly bent

How Reliable is the Honda XR125L?

Based on 20,671 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
1,158
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 466
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 459
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 347
reflector on motorcycle missing 331
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 314
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DX53 EAM is a 2003 Honda XR125L in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Honda XR125L models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 12,431 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 XR125L fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 466 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX53 EAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XR125L typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Honda XR125L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX53 EAM is a 2003 Honda XR125L, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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