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WK53 VXY

2003 Honda SH125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

12,831 mi
Last recorded12,831 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda SH12513,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 VXY
MakeHonda
ModelSH125
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 12,831 miles

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

Front tyre cracked and perishing

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear tyre cracked and perishing

Fail 8 Dec 2023 12,830 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyre cracked and perishing

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear tyre cracked and perishing

Pass 17 Feb 2015

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 23,174 miles

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 19,402 miles

Nearside and offside shock absorber shrouds worn.

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012
Fail 13 Feb 2012 16,170 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 12,077 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 11,661 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 10,708 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 9,137 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 8,428 miles

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

perish marks on rear tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2007 8,428 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

perish marks on rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2006 5,777 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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WK53 VXY is a 2003 Honda SH125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WK53 VXY, 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 WK53 VXY registered?

WK53 VXY is a 2003 Honda SH125, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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