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KY53 RKU

2003 Honda Ses 125-3

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,954 mi
Last recorded38,954 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Honda Ses 125-314,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 RKU
MakeHonda
ModelSes 125-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 38,954 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 38,713 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 38,273 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Fail 15 May 2013 38,257 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 37,788 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 37,788 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,033 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 35,580 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,556 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,232 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 31,232 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,994 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 28,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,111 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 25,108 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

How Reliable is the Honda Ses 125-3?

Based on 4,524 MOT tests across 487 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
1,430
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
487
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 104
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 89
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 86
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 74
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
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KY53 RKU is a 2003 Honda Ses 125-3 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Honda Ses 125-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 14,192 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 Ses 125-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY53 RKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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KY53 RKU is a 2003 Honda Ses 125-3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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