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BF52 CDV

2002 Honda VT125C

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,433 mi
Last recorded62,433 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VT125C15,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 CDV
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 62,433 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2025 62,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 56,409 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 56,409 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 50,287 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 50,287 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 45,168 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 39,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 33,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 28,457 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 19,988 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 12,010 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 12,094 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 4,698 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 4,688 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 2,176 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 1,540 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 1,532 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 1,522 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 1,501 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 1,474 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 1,474 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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BF52 CDV is a 2002 Honda VT125C in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF52 CDV, 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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What year was BF52 CDV registered?

BF52 CDV is a 2002 Honda VT125C, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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