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YL03 HGG

2003 Honda SH125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,627 mi
Last recorded33,627 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda SH12513,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 HGG
MakeHonda
ModelSH125
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 33,627 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 32,545 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 30,906 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 29,112 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 29,112 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 27,064 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 25,758 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 23,658 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 21,459 miles

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,881 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 19,821 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 19,637 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 18,889 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 18,344 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 18,344 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 14,876 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 14,724 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 11,363 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 11,363 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 5,099 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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YL03 HGG is a 2003 Honda SH125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL03 HGG, 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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YL03 HGG is a 2003 Honda SH125, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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