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LK03 HLC

2003 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

47,348 mi
Last recorded47,348 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV12510,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 HLC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 47,348 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 47,129 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 46,609 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 46,016 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 45,666 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 45,386 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 45,386 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 43,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 May 2018 39,461 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 38,538 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 36,437 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 34,996 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front fender missing

Fail 2 May 2015 34,996 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front fender missing

Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,999 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 29,354 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 29,354 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 23,201 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 23,201 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 16,918 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 12,276 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 11,933 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 10,867 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 6,088 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV125?

Based on 8,004 MOT tests across 923 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
608
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 188
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 187
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 157
Drive chain excessively loose 147
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 110
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LK03 HLC is a 2003 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XV125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 10,390 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XV125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 188 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK03 HLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV125 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha XV125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LK03 HLC registered?

LK03 HLC is a 2003 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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The MOT history for LK03 HLC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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