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RJ03 LVB

2003 Honda SH125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

27,474 mi
Last recorded27,474 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda SH12513,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 LVB
MakeHonda
ModelSH125
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 27,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 27,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 26,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 26,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 26,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 26,585 miles

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

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

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

Noisey final drive

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 26,039 miles

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

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

Rear transmission very noisy

Pass 13 Sep 2018 26,023 miles

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

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

Rear transmission very noisy

Pass 13 Sep 2018 26,023 miles

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

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

Rear transmission very noisy

Fail 7 Sep 2018 26,023 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear transmission very noisy

Pass 12 Sep 2017 25,993 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 25,517 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 25,509 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 23,898 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 23,889 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 22,157 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 195,040 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 19,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 15,332 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 12,457 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 12,457 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 12,232 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2007 11,475 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 11,475 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 8,968 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 8,968 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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
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RJ03 LVB is a 2003 Honda SH125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RJ03 LVB, 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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What year was RJ03 LVB registered?

RJ03 LVB is a 2003 Honda SH125, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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