Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2003 Honda Clr 125?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2003 Honda Clr 125?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2003 Honda Clr 125?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2003 Honda Clr 125 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

32% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2003 Honda Clr 125 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 104 vehicles, the 2003 Honda Clr 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 78.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2003 Honda Clr 125?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Clr 125 (2003)

104 real MOT outcomes analysed • 78.4% first-time pass rate

2003 Honda Clr 125

CarHunch analysed 104 real MOT records for the 2003 Honda Clr 125. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2003 Honda CLR 125 has a first-time pass rate of 78.4%, slightly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting modest reliability for a bike of this age. More concerning is that nearly a third (31.7%) have recorded dangerous defects at some point, which is a significant buyer warning and warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

With a median mileage of just 12,136 miles for a 20-year-old machine, these are relatively low-use examples, yet they still average 2.24 failures per test, indicating age-related wear rather than abuse. Check the service history carefully and budget for addressing the average 5.7 advisories found per vehicle—brakes, cables, and corrosion are likely culprits on a scooter this old.

We have limited data for the 2003 Honda Clr 125 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

78.4%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

31.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.24

Over 9.2 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

12k

Middle half: 7k–16k

For context

These stats describe 104 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 104 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 31.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2003 Honda Clr 125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

12,136

typical

7,377

low mileage

16,116

high mileage

Half of all 2003 Honda Clr 125 vehicles fall between 7,377 and 16,116 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,377 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 7,377–16,116 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2003 Honda Clr 125s sit.

⚠ Over 21,756 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2003 Honda Clr 125 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 35% of 2003 Honda Clr 125s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (35% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

9.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.24

Avg failures per vehicle

5.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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