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AT57 EFA

2008 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,646 mi
Last recorded46,646 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda VT125C8,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 EFA
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 46,646 miles

Front Tyre side wall cracked / perrished

Fail 3 Oct 2025 46,646 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre side wall cracked / perrished

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 42,763 miles

Front tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 11 Oct 2024 42,763 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2023 38,667 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 38,667 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2022 34,995 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 34,995 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 32,924 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 32,924 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 28,956 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 28,955 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 24,818 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 24,818 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 21,492 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 21,492 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 21,492 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 17,240 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 17,235 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 15,817 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 9,114 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 5,406 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 1,795 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 148 miles

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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AT57 EFA is a 2008 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Honda VT125C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 8,996 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 AT57 EFA, 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 18 years old, this Honda VT125C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AT57 EFA is a 2008 Honda VT125C, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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