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SN53 SYU

2003 Honda XL 125 V-4

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

34,540 mi
Last recorded34,540 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda XL 125 V-420,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 SYU
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 34,540 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 34,519 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 34,485 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 34,477 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 34,470 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 33,555 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 30,895 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 29,486 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 29,481 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 23,377 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 19,711 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 19,702 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 17,578 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 17,539 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2011 12,032 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

headlamp beam deflector fitted for mot test

Fail 25 Jul 2011 12,031 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 10,683 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 10,683 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 May 2009 6,989 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 6,163 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 Aug 2007 6,163 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Aug 2006 3,265 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-4?

Based on 3,504 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,558
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 100
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 78
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 61
Full Honda XL 125 V-4 reliability report

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SN53 SYU is a 2003 Honda XL 125 V-4 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2003 Honda XL 125 V-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 20,488 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 XL 125 V-4 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN53 SYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 125 V-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SN53 SYU is a 2003 Honda XL 125 V-4, first registered on 25 December 2003.

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