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LB03 RSU

2003 Honda NSR125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,607 mi
Last recorded18,607 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda NSR12513,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 RSU
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 18,607 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 18,607 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 17,587 miles

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

Front brake lever short

Front mudguard missing but not used as a structural brace,

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 17,587 miles

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

Front brake lever short

Front mudguard missing but not used as a structural brace,

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2016 16,198 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 16,198 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Brake pedal mounting cracked . (3.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 16,198 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Oct 2014 16,199 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2013 14,617 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 14,617 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 13,399 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 10,318 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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 RSU is a 2003 Honda NSR125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RSU, 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 RSU is a 2003 Honda NSR125, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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