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KV53 LZU

2003 Honda XL 125 V-4

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,625 mi
Last recorded44,625 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Honda XL 125 V-420,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 LZU
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 44,625 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 40,530 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 36,140 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 32,151 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear tyre direction arrow wrong way ; arrow only,no "rotation" wording.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 27,863 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 23,549 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 23,243 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 19,405 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 17,331 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 14,438 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 14,438 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 10,390 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 10,390 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear tyre deflated.

Pass 16 Sep 2006 4,597 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-4?

Based on 3,504 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,558
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 100
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 78
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 61
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KV53 LZU is a 2003 Honda XL 125 V-4 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Honda XL 125 V-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 20,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XL 125 V-4 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV53 LZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 125 V-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KV53 LZU registered?

KV53 LZU is a 2003 Honda XL 125 V-4, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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