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LM53 VUD

2003 Honda SES125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,566 mi
Last recorded6,566 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda SES12514,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 VUD
MakeHonda
ModelSES125
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 6,566 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 34,731 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 38,395 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 38,383 miles

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 31,686 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 35,047 miles

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

Offside Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 35,522 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,388 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 25,386 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 25,391 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 25,388 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 25,388 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
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LM53 VUD is a 2003 Honda SES125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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