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AO03 UEK

2003 Honda SH125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,335 mi
Last recorded18,335 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda SH12513,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 UEK
MakeHonda
ModelSH125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 18,335 miles

front tyre showing signs of ageing.

Pass 21 Sep 2024 17,067 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 15,819 miles

Rear Tyre perished

Pass 9 Sep 2022 14,556 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Sep 2021 13,181 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 12,232 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 11,236 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 10,506 miles

Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly deteroirated

Fail 7 Sep 2018 10,504 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 9,842 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2017 9,842 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2016 9,073 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 9,073 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 8,315 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 8,315 miles

Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 7,169 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 6,773 miles

Number plate cracked but not effecting legability of the characters

Pass 12 Sep 2012 6,398 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 5,787 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 5,140 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 4,491 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 3,979 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 3,979 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 3,817 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 3,433 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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AO03 UEK is a 2003 Honda SH125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 AO03 UEK, 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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AO03 UEK is a 2003 Honda SH125, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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