CarVerify

Free Car Check

LV53 VEW

2003 Honda SH125

Silver Petrol 125cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,121 mi
Last recorded19,121 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Honda SH12513,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 VEW
MakeHonda
ModelSH125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2011 19,121 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 18,328 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 15,850 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 13,200 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 10,241 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 10,234 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2006 7,438 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 7,438 miles

How Reliable is the Honda SH125?

Based on 21,983 MOT tests across 2,406 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
1,394
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 489
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 293
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 235
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 206
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 192
Full Honda SH125 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LV53 VEW is a 2003 Honda SH125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Honda SH125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 13,926 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 SH125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 489 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV53 VEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SH125 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Honda SH125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV53 VEW?

You can check the full history of LV53 VEW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LV53 VEW registered?

LV53 VEW is a 2003 Honda SH125, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is LV53 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 VEW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV53 VEW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LV53 VEW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.