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MF53 JHZ

2003 Honda XL 125 V-4

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,365 mi
Last recorded32,365 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda XL 125 V-420,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 JHZ
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 32,365 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

chain dry needs oil

Fail 25 Jun 2025 32,351 miles

Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls does not come on with front brake. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticks (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose not supported

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front something loose inside tyre.

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 31,551 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 39,143 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 38,732 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 38,357 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 36,824 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 36,918 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 35,774 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 35,700 miles

Upper Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 34,415 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

left hand grip loose

Fail 5 Apr 2016 34,415 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

left hand grip loose

Pass 14 Mar 2015 33,929 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 33,929 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 33,591 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 32,810 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2012 31,705 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2012 31,705 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,473 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 30,473 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 26,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 26,265 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 25,584 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 21,639 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 21,362 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 12,063 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 12,063 miles

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

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

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

high beam warning light inoperative

rear tyre has a nail in it and already has a repair to a previous puncture

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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MF53 JHZ is a 2003 Honda XL 125 V-4 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MF53 JHZ, 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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MF53 JHZ is a 2003 Honda XL 125 V-4, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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