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EO53 BVF

2003 Honda XR125L

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

25,551 mi
Last recorded25,551 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda XR125L12,431 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 BVF
MakeHonda
ModelXR125L
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 25,551 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 25,551 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 22,607 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 22,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 20,089 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 20,089 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 17,402 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 May 2023 17,402 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 14,474 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2022 14,474 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2021 4,333 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 14,318 miles

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 14,318 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fork yoke excessively deformed (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2013 14,268 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 13,061 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 13,061 miles

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

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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EO53 BVF is a 2003 Honda XR125L in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EO53 BVF, 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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EO53 BVF is a 2003 Honda XR125L, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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