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2003 Honda NSR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,473 mi
Last recorded30,473 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda NSR12513,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 CSV
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 30,473 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 30,392 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 30,308 miles

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 30,267 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 30,120 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 29,749 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2015 29,394 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,064 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 28,064 miles

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Left bar grip spins

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 26,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

nearside front flasher lens missing

nearside lower fairing missing

offside mirror broken

starter motor not working

Fail 20 Sep 2012 26,065 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

nearside lower fairing missing

offside mirror broken

starter motor not working

Pass 7 Sep 2011 22,809 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 21,606 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 21,606 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 20,576 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 20,576 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 18,792 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 15,286 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 15,086 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 7,334 miles

How Reliable is the Honda NSR125?

Based on 18,589 MOT tests across 2,846 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
1,130
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,846
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,008
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 749
reflector on motorcycle missing 666
Drive chain excessively loose 537
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 457
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LB03 CSV is a 2003 Honda NSR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Honda NSR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 13,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda NSR125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB03 CSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NSR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Honda NSR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LB03 CSV is a 2003 Honda NSR125, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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