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EF53 AAJ

2003 Honda XR125L

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

5 mi
Last recorded5 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda XR125L12,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 AAJ
MakeHonda
ModelXR125L
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 5 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2020

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

no instrument cluster

Pass 6 Feb 2016

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

No instrument panel fitted

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Single seat fitted- No pillions to be carried

Pass 2 Sep 2014 18,515 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 18,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 17,655 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 16,059 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 16,059 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 15,102 miles

Front calliper is dragging slightly.

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 15,102 miles

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Front calliper is dragging slightly.

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 8,671 miles

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

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

speedo cable insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2008 8,671 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

speedo cable insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2007 5,074 miles

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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EF53 AAJ is a 2003 Honda XR125L in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EF53 AAJ, 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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EF53 AAJ is a 2003 Honda XR125L, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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