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EK53 TDZ

2003 Honda XR125L

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

32,889 mi
Last recorded32,889 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda XR125L12,431 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 TDZ
MakeHonda
ModelXR125L
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 32,889 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 25,282 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 25,273 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 24,469 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 24,469 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 18,887 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 14,448 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 9,564 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 9,077 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 8,924 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 8,085 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 8,085 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 7,668 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 6,526 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 6,525 miles

Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

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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EK53 TDZ is a 2003 Honda XR125L in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EK53 TDZ, 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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What year was EK53 TDZ registered?

EK53 TDZ is a 2003 Honda XR125L, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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