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RF03 LDX

2003 Honda SH125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

26,037 mi
Last recorded26,037 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda SH12513,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 LDX
MakeHonda
ModelSH125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 26,037 miles

Front tyre perished in tread

Headlamp light intensity reduced reflector tarnished (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

panels in way of some test items.

Fail 13 Jun 2020 26,037 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake lever pivot has excessive free play no reserve travel (1.1.1 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working with front or rear brake. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front tyre perished in tread

Headlamp light intensity reduced reflector tarnished (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working properly not very loud (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

panels in way of some test items.

cant see brake fluid level

Pass 22 Mar 2019 23,652 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear. (5.2.3 (e))

panels in way of some test items

Fail 15 Mar 2019 23,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake cylinder insecure loose on handlebars (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear. (5.2.3 (e))

panels in way of some test items

Pass 12 Mar 2018 21,044 miles

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

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

panels in way of some test items.

Fail 12 Mar 2018 21,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

panels in way of some test items.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 19,034 miles

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 19,034 miles

Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering top panel loose. (2.1.2e)

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake spindle part siezed (3.3.A1a)

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

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp dipswitch sticking (1.2.2b(i)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear rear mudguard bracket loose

Pass 5 Jan 2016 17,286 miles

panels in way for some test items

Fail 5 Jan 2016 17,286 miles

Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

numberplate lamp not working.

panels in way for some test items

Pass 20 Dec 2014 13,696 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 12,692 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 10,243 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 9,014 miles

advise rear brake lever damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2011 7,177 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 7,045 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 5,632 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 5,566 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 4,334 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

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RF03 LDX is a 2003 Honda SH125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RF03 LDX, 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.

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RF03 LDX is a 2003 Honda SH125, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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