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DX03 XVE

2003 Honda SH125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

18,674 mi
Last recorded18,674 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda SH12513,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 XVE
MakeHonda
ModelSH125
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 18,674 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 18,674 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front n/w (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 18,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 17,559 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 16,843 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 16,842 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 15,122 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 13,194 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 11,601 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 11,595 miles

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

Front 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)

FRONT MUDGUARD CRACKED AND HAS SHARP EDGES WOULD ADVISE TO ROUND OFF EDGES

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 9,616 miles

rear brake adjustment

Pass 16 Aug 2014 7,905 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 6,077 miles

Front mudguard is broken and has sharp edges

Fail 21 Aug 2013 6,077 miles

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front mudguard is broken and has sharp edges

Pass 27 Jul 2012 4,806 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 3,221 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 1,635 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 2,211 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 2,128 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 1,788 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 1,704 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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DX03 XVE is a 2003 Honda SH125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DX03 XVE, 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 DX03 XVE registered?

DX03 XVE is a 2003 Honda SH125, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is DX03 XVE safe to buy?

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