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BD02 XHW

2002 Honda VT125C

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

33,581 mi
Last recorded33,581 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VT125C15,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 XHW
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 33,581 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 33,416 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 33,416 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 32,936 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 32,936 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 32,014 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 30,648 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 30,642 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Front Brake component is fractured (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake hose not clipped in securing bracket

Fail 5 Apr 2014

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake binding slighty.

rattle from inside of exhaust and front heat shield loose.

recommend rear brake rear brkae ajusted.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 28,855 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 28,777 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 25,409 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 25,409 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 17,439 miles

o/s n/s front footrests slightly bent

Fail 7 Sep 2010 17,439 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

o/s n/s front footrests slightly bent

Pass 21 Aug 2009 6,830 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 6,830 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

small cut in rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2008 4,784 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 4,784 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 4,158 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 3,938 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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BD02 XHW is a 2002 Honda VT125C in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2002 Honda VT125C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 15,774 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 BD02 XHW, 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 24 years old, this Honda VT125C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD02 XHW is a 2002 Honda VT125C, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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