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RE53 MDF

2003 Honda Ses 125-3

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,741 mi
Last recorded27,741 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda Ses 125-314,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 MDF
MakeHonda
ModelSes 125-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 27,741 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 27,735 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2021 27,735 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 27,735 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected rear spindle nut missing. (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2020 26,731 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 26,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jul 2020 26,720 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2011 21,904 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 21,833 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 17,140 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 12,548 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 8,598 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 8,402 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 7,879 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 7,232 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Ses 125-3?

Based on 4,524 MOT tests across 487 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
1,430
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
487
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 104
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 89
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 86
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 74
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
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RE53 MDF is a 2003 Honda Ses 125-3 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Honda Ses 125-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 14,192 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 Ses 125-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE53 MDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Ses 125-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Ses 125-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RE53 MDF is a 2003 Honda Ses 125-3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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