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YJ53 PPK

2003 Honda SH125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

25,135 mi
Last recorded25,135 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda SH12513,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 PPK
MakeHonda
ModelSH125
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 25,135 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 25,135 miles

Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 24,953 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 24,953 miles

Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 24,643 miles

Central Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 24,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake fluid below minimum mark low (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front screw missing out of master cylinder top but not leaking

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear inner mudguard screw missing but still safe

Pass 8 Dec 2018 22,970 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 22,945 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 22,561 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 22,561 miles

Central Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Central Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 22,295 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 22,295 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 21,830 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 20,743 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 18,239 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 15,343 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 12,820 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 12,801 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 11,250 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 9,032 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 6,894 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 6,894 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 4,611 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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YJ53 PPK is a 2003 Honda SH125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YJ53 PPK, 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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YJ53 PPK is a 2003 Honda SH125, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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