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LR53 FNE

2003 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,218 mi
Last recorded47,218 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VT125C11,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 FNE
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 47,218 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 46,789 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 38,593 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 38,593 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 30,999 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 30,992 miles

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

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

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

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

chain poor condition and requires lubricating

Pass 6 Jul 2012 26,300 miles

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

front brake disc worn

Fail 27 Apr 2012 25,445 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,977 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 18,199 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 18,199 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 14,629 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 12,279 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 12,279 miles

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

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Honda VT125C?

Based on 15,200 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
917
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 446
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 320
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 315
Drive chain excessively loose 275
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 245
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LR53 FNE is a 2003 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Honda VT125C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 11,970 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 VT125C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 446 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR53 FNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VT125C typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Honda VT125C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR53 FNE registered?

LR53 FNE is a 2003 Honda VT125C, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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