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KD53 HRW

2003 Honda XL 125 V-4

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,517 mi
Last recorded32,517 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda XL 125 V-420,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 HRW
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 32,517 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2026 32,516 miles

Fuel system component leaking carburetor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel squeaking noise on rotation

Pass 6 Sep 2024 32,501 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 32,440 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 32,314 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 32,073 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 31,731 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 31,467 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake Disc At 3.5 mm Advise worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 31,367 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Swing Arm Has Side To Side Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Brake Disc Wear below 3.5 mm (3.00 mm) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake Disc At 3.5 mm Advise worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 30,102 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 30,102 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 28,762 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Swinging Arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 6 Sep 2017 28,755 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Swinging Arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Mar 2015 24,099 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 16 Mar 2015 24,089 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Mar 2014 19,436 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 14,826 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 9,250 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 8,437 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 7,455 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 7,455 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 7,047 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 6,154 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 4,829 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-4?

Based on 3,504 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,558
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 100
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 78
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 61
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KD53 HRW is a 2003 Honda XL 125 V-4 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Honda XL 125 V-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 20,488 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 XL 125 V-4 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KD53 HRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 125 V-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KD53 HRW registered?

KD53 HRW is a 2003 Honda XL 125 V-4, first registered on 25 December 2003.

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