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EF03 HEJ

2003 Honda XL125V

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Honda XL125V16,764 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 HEJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 25,215 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

front brake dragging slightly

indicator switch slow to change

rear brake dragging slightly

Fail 10 Jun 2016 25,215 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

front brake dragging slightly

indicator switch slow to change

rear brake dragging slightly

Pass 22 May 2010 21,949 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 21,912 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 19,258 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 19,258 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,408 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 17,408 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 9,212 miles

HANDLEBARS SLIGHTLY BENT OUT OF ALIGNMENT

Pass 2 Jun 2006 9,024 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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EF03 HEJ is a 2003 Honda XL125V in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EF03 HEJ, 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 EF03 HEJ registered?

EF03 HEJ is a 2003 Honda XL125V, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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The MOT history for EF03 HEJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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