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RL53 GVA

2004 Honda SH125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,944 mi
Last recorded16,944 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Honda SH12512,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 GVA
MakeHonda
ModelSH125
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 16,944 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 12,910 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 11,960 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 9,805 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 8,962 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 7,075 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 7,075 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2008 3,556 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 3,556 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 745 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
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RL53 GVA is a 2004 Honda SH125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Honda SH125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 12,034 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 RL53 GVA, 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 22 years old, this Honda SH125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RL53 GVA registered?

RL53 GVA is a 2004 Honda SH125, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is RL53 GVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL53 GVA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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