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YD03 RVU

2003 Honda NSR125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133 mi
Last recorded133 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda NSR12513,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 RVU
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 133 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 133 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 24,383 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 24,383 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 20,571 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 20,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 19,398 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 18,464 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 16,674 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 13,228 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 11,156 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 9,877 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 9,860 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 9,848 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 9,181 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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YD03 RVU is a 2003 Honda NSR125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YD03 RVU, 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 YD03 RVU registered?

YD03 RVU is a 2003 Honda NSR125, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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