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FE03 XPU

2003 Honda NSR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,306 mi
Last recorded23,306 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda NSR12513,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 XPU
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 23,306 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 20,258 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 20,224 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swing arm pivot/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 19,928 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2016 19,928 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 19,928 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 19,928 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

oil coming off front disc floating bobbings onto disc surface

Pass 23 May 2013 16,413 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 13,317 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 13,317 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 12,041 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 12,033 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 10,769 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 6,299 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 6,299 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Honda NSR125?

Based on 18,589 MOT tests across 2,846 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
1,130
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,846
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,008
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 749
reflector on motorcycle missing 666
Drive chain excessively loose 537
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 457
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FE03 XPU is a 2003 Honda NSR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Honda NSR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 13,912 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 NSR125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE03 XPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NSR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Honda NSR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FE03 XPU registered?

FE03 XPU is a 2003 Honda NSR125, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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