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FY53 LPA

2003 Honda Xr 125 L-3

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,435 mi
Last recorded23,435 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Xr 125 L-311,109 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 LPA
MakeHonda
ModelXr 125 L-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 23,435 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2023 23,580 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2012 23,571 miles

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

Front brake binding slightly

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 23,571 miles

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

Front brake binding slightly

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 23,389 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 23,389 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 19,498 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 19,498 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 15,857 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 11,318 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 9,573 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Xr 125 L-3?

Based on 666 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
995
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
Drive chain worn to excess 14
Drive chain excessively loose 12
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FY53 LPA is a 2003 Honda Xr 125 L-3 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Honda Xr 125 L-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 11,109 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 Xr 125 L-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY53 LPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Xr 125 L-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Xr 125 L-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY53 LPA registered?

FY53 LPA is a 2003 Honda Xr 125 L-3, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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