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FH52 DFV

2003 Honda City Fly Clr 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

23,489 mi
Last recorded23,489 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda City Fly Clr 12515,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 DFV
MakeHonda
ModelCity Fly Clr 125
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 23,489 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear shock absorber lower linkage bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 22,917 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 21,716 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 21,660 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 21,660 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 19,054 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 19,054 miles

Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) FRONT WHEEL PINCH BOLT MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 17,830 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 17,826 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 12,498 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 10,268 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 9,222 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 7,257 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 5,531 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 5,531 miles

How Reliable is the Honda City Fly Clr 125?

Based on 670 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
797
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
reflector on motorcycle missing 8
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FH52 DFV is a 2003 Honda City Fly Clr 125 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 City Fly Clr 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 15,911 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 City Fly Clr 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH52 DFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda City Fly Clr 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Honda City Fly Clr 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FH52 DFV registered?

FH52 DFV is a 2003 Honda City Fly Clr 125, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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