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YS03 BXV

2003 Honda NSR125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,362 mi
Last recorded23,362 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda NSR12513,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 BXV
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 23,362 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 23,358 miles

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

Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Front mudguard and fork brace missing

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seat cowl fitted over rear seat at time of test, no rear foot rests fitted either side

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 23,306 miles

Offside Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel comes into bar (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) pinch bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Footrest missing both sides (6.2.12 (a))

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

Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Stop lamp not working from front brake lever, switch not connected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake flexy insecure

Front mudguard missing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 19,493 miles

Front mudguard missing

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 15,208 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 15,208 miles

Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 13,611 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 9,155 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 9,126 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 8,861 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 6,624 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 2,436 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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YS03 BXV is a 2003 Honda NSR125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YS03 BXV, 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 YS03 BXV registered?

YS03 BXV is a 2003 Honda NSR125, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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