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MH03 VKU

2003 Honda NSR125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,055 mi
Last recorded28,055 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda NSR12513,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 VKU
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 28,055 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 28,043 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight movement in disc rivits (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both tyres cracking

end can loose

front tyre worn

Pass 1 Jun 2022 27,368 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 26,940 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 26,248 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 24,675 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

speedo/clocks insecure

Fail 23 Aug 2018 24,662 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working left front (4.2.1 (a))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar left and right (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

speedo/clocks insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2017 15,730 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 15,219 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 11,458 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 11,458 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 10,577 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 8,590 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 5,202 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 3,095 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 2,798 miles

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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MH03 VKU is a 2003 Honda NSR125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MH03 VKU, 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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What year was MH03 VKU registered?

MH03 VKU is a 2003 Honda NSR125, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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