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LM53 VTW

2003 Honda SES125

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,213 mi
Last recorded52,213 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda SES12514,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 VTW
MakeHonda
ModelSES125
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 52,213 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 46,902 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 46,940 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 44,874 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

motorcycle hand warmers fitted in such a way that controls cannot be readily applied

Fail 11 Jul 2015 44,608 miles

Front Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 38,159 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 33,134 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 8 Jun 2013 33,118 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,909 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 22,860 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 22,860 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 19,802 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 May 2010 19,662 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 13,204 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 7,112 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 6,298 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2007 4,896 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 3,850 miles

How Reliable is the Honda SES125?

Based on 38,216 MOT tests across 4,396 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
1,703
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
4,396
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 948
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 704
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 678
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 648
Full Honda SES125 reliability report

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LM53 VTW is a 2003 Honda SES125 in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Honda SES125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 14,879 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 SES125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 948 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM53 VTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SES125 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Honda SES125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LM53 VTW is a 2003 Honda SES125, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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