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AO03 ZSL

2003 Honda SH125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,562 mi
Last recorded23,562 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda SH12513,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ZSL
MakeHonda
ModelSH125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 23,562 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

front tyre walls cracked and perished

Pass 21 Aug 2014 20,177 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 17,621 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 17,555 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 16,931 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 20,539 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 19,784 miles

n/s brake lever has low reserve travel .

Pass 11 Jun 2008 17,382 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 17,382 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007
Fail 21 Jun 2007 14,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 10,130 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 10,027 miles

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

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 ZSL is a 2003 Honda SH125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZSL, 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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What year was AO03 ZSL registered?

AO03 ZSL is a 2003 Honda SH125, first registered on 3 July 2003.

Is AO03 ZSL safe to buy?

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