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EX03 FVA

2003 Honda SH125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,907 mi
Last recorded27,907 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Honda SH12513,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 FVA
MakeHonda
ModelSH125
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2015 27,907 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2015 27,907 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 26,180 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 26,180 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 24,997 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 23,278 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 23,062 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 23,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 20,580 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 20,580 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 29 May 2009 16,907 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,317 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 24,603 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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EX03 FVA is a 2003 Honda SH125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EX03 FVA, 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 EX03 FVA registered?

EX03 FVA is a 2003 Honda SH125, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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