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LJ03 VZH

2003 Honda SH125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

38,712 mi
Last recorded38,712 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Honda SH12513,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 VZH
MakeHonda
ModelSH125
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 38,712 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 37,059 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 37,059 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 37,059 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 37,059 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 32,336 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 27,438 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 27,438 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 24,343 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 24,317 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,240 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 13,367 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 13,367 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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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LJ03 VZH is a 2003 Honda SH125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LJ03 VZH, 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 LJ03 VZH registered?

LJ03 VZH is a 2003 Honda SH125, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ03 VZH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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