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AO03 ZRV

2003 Honda SES125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

24,291 mi
Last recorded24,291 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda SES12514,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ZRV
MakeHonda
ModelSES125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 24,291 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 24,275 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lever insecure Pivot bolt has no locknut and is nearly out of its hole. (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Nail in tyre Screw in tyre, was inflated prior to MOT test. ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned Obscured by 'L' pLate (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear tyre valve slightly cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2019 37,894 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 37,893 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 36,322 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 36,319 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working front switch n/w (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 34,440 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 34,436 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 32,379 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 29,975 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 29,975 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 27,252 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 24,019 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 23,965 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,334 miles

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 18,578 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 18,578 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 17,041 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 14,686 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 12,076 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 9,626 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 9,546 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 7,456 miles

How Reliable is the Honda SES125?

Based on 38,216 MOT tests across 4,396 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
1,703
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
4,396
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 948
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 704
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 678
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 648
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AO03 ZRV is a 2003 Honda SES125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2003 Honda SES125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 14,879 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 SES125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 948 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO03 ZRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SES125 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Honda SES125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO03 ZRV is a 2003 Honda SES125, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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