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WJ03 VAE

2003 Honda NSR125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,444 mi
Last recorded28,444 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda NSR12513,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 VAE
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 28,444 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 28,321 miles

Fairing bolts missing, held on with cable ties

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 28,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fairing bolts missing, held on with cable ties

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 25,064 miles

all brake pads getting low

Fail 1 Dec 2020 25,064 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

all brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Oct 2019 24,674 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 24,672 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 23,255 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 22,567 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 22,172 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front mudguard has been removed!

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 22,172 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front mudguard has been removed!

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn control defective Button sticking on! (1.7.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 20,209 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 20,209 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 18,950 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 15,747 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 13,491 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 30 May 2007 13,491 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Jun 2006 8,771 miles

How Reliable is the Honda NSR125?

Based on 18,589 MOT tests across 2,846 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
1,130
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,846
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,008
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 749
reflector on motorcycle missing 666
Drive chain excessively loose 537
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 457
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WJ03 VAE is a 2003 Honda NSR125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Honda NSR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 13,912 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 NSR125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ03 VAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NSR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Honda NSR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ03 VAE registered?

WJ03 VAE is a 2003 Honda NSR125, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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