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RF03 LFD

2003 Honda SH125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

22,705 mi
Last recorded22,705 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda SH12513,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 LFD
MakeHonda
ModelSH125
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 22,705 miles

N/Side front brake lever bent.

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively Ovality noted. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tyres are aged

Pass 27 May 2023 21,918 miles

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

rear brake performance could be better

Pass 7 Oct 2021 21,617 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake could be improved.

Fail 30 Sep 2021 21,609 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake should be better.

Fail 23 Sep 2021 21,603 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 21,278 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 9,403 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 9,221 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 9,211 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 8,631 miles

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

front tyre perished

rear tyre perished

rear tyre split accross width of tread

Pass 21 Sep 2013 7,977 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 7,675 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 7,077 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 6,563 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 5,974 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 5,974 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 May 2008 5,478 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 4,621 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 3,369 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 LFD is a 2003 Honda SH125 in Red 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 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 LFD, 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 LFD is a 2003 Honda SH125, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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