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HX53 SZV

2003 Honda XL125V

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,479 mi
Last recorded20,479 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda XL125V16,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 SZV
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 20,479 miles

handle bars slightly bent

Fail 12 Sep 2025 20,402 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

front tyre sidewall and tread cracking

handle bars slightly bent

Pass 8 Oct 2024 18,754 miles

Front tyre is old and side wall is cracking. monitor and change soon!

Fail 26 Sep 2024 18,711 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seals leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front front tyre perished cords not showing

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 16,456 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced on headlight and main beam only 50% of light source working (4.1.4 (a))

front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2022 15,607 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 15,596 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 7,193 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 3,830 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL125V?

Based on 34,334 MOT tests across 2,948 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,948
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 966
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 805
Drive chain excessively loose 627
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 560
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 520
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HX53 SZV is a 2003 Honda XL125V in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Honda XL125V models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 16,764 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 XL125V fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 966 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX53 SZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL125V typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Honda XL125V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX53 SZV registered?

HX53 SZV is a 2003 Honda XL125V, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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