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BF54 XXC

2004 Honda Vt 125 C-4

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,474 mi
Last recorded35,474 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Vt 125 C-415,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 XXC
MakeHonda
ModelVt 125 C-4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 35,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 35,458 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 35,446 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect no movement (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre cracking on sidewalls not deep enough to see cords

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear tyre cracking on sidewalls not deep enough to see cords

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

gear lever pivot worn

loose wires around steering

Fail 19 Aug 2025 35,437 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect no movement (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre cracking on sidewalls not deep enough to see cords

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear tyre cracking on sidewalls not deep enough to see cords

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

gear lever pivot worn

loose wires around steering

Pass 21 Aug 2024 35,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

headlight flickering

Fail 13 Aug 2024 35,218 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

headlight flickering

Pass 22 Aug 2023 35,065 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 34,878 miles

Offside Front Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing in arm corroded by frame mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside gear lever pivot worn.

Pass 30 Nov 2020 34,339 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing in arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust front pipe corroded

rear shock absorber's corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2019 33,910 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 32,598 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 32,598 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake lever pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 31,716 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 30,862 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 29,358 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 26,814 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 26,814 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 20,447 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 20,175 miles

Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 16,865 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 16,865 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 10,479 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 10,479 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

gear selector insucure and bends when put under pressure

Pass 3 Jan 2008 2,597 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vt 125 C-4?

Based on 3,069 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
974
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 84
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 68
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 53
Drive chain excessively loose 46
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BF54 XXC is a 2004 Honda Vt 125 C-4 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Honda Vt 125 C-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 15,206 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 Vt 125 C-4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF54 XXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vt 125 C-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Vt 125 C-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF54 XXC is a 2004 Honda Vt 125 C-4, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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