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NX53 NBB

2003 Honda XL 125 V-4

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,626 mi
Last recorded46,626 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda XL 125 V-420,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 NBB
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 46,626 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 44,458 miles

surface cracking on rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2020 40,299 miles

surface cracking on front and rear tyres.

Pass 13 Sep 2019 35,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 30,225 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 24,692 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 24,692 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 23,319 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion slight misting on n/s fork stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 21,187 miles

Front brake lever has little reserve travel

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 21,184 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 20,119 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 20,094 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 17,210 miles

chain guard missing

Pass 10 Jun 2011 10,526 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 6,853 miles

slight binding on rear brake

chain needs adjustment.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 6,853 miles

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

chain needs adjustment.

slight binding on rear brake

Pass 6 Feb 2009 5,167 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 4,550 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 2,552 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-4?

Based on 3,504 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,558
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 100
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 78
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 61
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NX53 NBB is a 2003 Honda XL 125 V-4 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Honda XL 125 V-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 20,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XL 125 V-4 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NX53 NBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 125 V-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NX53 NBB is a 2003 Honda XL 125 V-4, first registered on 27 December 2003.

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