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CE53 CZA

2003 Honda SES125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

34,777 mi
Last recorded34,777 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda SES12514,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 CZA
MakeHonda
ModelSES125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 34,777 miles

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

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 34,775 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 15,173 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 15,171 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 14,828 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 14,827 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel rear brake lever (3.1.3b)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated silencer blowing (7.1.1a)

Front Inner 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 suspension assembly component excessively misaligned fork tube (2.3.1)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2016 14,610 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' steering headbearings (2.2.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 14,610 miles

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

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 10,934 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 10,934 miles

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

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 6,883 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 6,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 3,356 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 11 May 2013 3,356 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 May 2012 1,648 miles

advise body scuffs

advise no mirrors fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2011 1,280 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 1,240 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 1,194 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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
Full Honda SES125 reliability report

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CE53 CZA is a 2003 Honda SES125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CE53 CZA, 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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CE53 CZA is a 2003 Honda SES125, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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