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ET03 BYB

2003 Honda XR125L

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

26,590 mi
Last recorded26,590 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda XR125L12,431 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 BYB
MakeHonda
ModelXR125L
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 26,590 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 26,573 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 26,389 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 26,278 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 26,278 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 26,144 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 26,143 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 26,120 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 26,039 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 25,659 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 20,248 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 20,248 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 16,381 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 16,381 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 15,665 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

offside rear footpeg loose

Fail 31 Jul 2009 15,665 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

offside rear footpeg loose

Pass 10 Mar 2008 9,628 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 9,628 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

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

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

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

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 5,786 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 5,786 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight 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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ET03 BYB is a 2003 Honda XR125L in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ET03 BYB, 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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ET03 BYB is a 2003 Honda XR125L, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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