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CU53 FYM

2003 Honda SES125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,810 mi
Last recorded17,810 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda SES12514,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 FYM
MakeHonda
ModelSES125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 17,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired Slightly insecure (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 17,810 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam Suspect switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired Slightly insecure (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 17,468 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 16,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded heavily

Fail 9 Oct 2018 16,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded heavily

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 15,492 miles

corrosion noted on exhaust mounting

Pass 11 Nov 2016 14,406 miles

this is a retest

Fail 10 Oct 2016 14,405 miles

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

corrosion noted on front suspension

puncture noted in rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2015 13,253 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 12,256 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 11,187 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 11,171 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 10,197 miles

offside rear exhaust silencer mounting brackets broken in 2 places

Pass 24 Sep 2011 9,073 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 9,073 miles

Front 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 shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 8,007 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 7,114 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 7,114 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 6,546 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 5,196 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 3,886 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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CU53 FYM is a 2003 Honda SES125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CU53 FYM, 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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CU53 FYM is a 2003 Honda SES125, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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