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BG05 XNL

2005 Honda Vt

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,360 mi
Last recorded29,360 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Honda Vt21,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 XNL
MakeHonda
ModelVt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 29,360 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 29,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 28,455 miles

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

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

chain tight

Fail 25 Jul 2015 28,455 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

chain tight

Pass 9 Jul 2014 24,124 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 22,385 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 22,322 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 21,703 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear tyre is low in pressure

Pass 5 May 2011 20,133 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 19,851 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 19,851 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 18,551 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009
Pass 11 Jan 2008

How Reliable is the Honda Vt?

Based on 3,034 MOT tests across 433 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
631
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
433
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
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BG05 XNL is a 2005 Honda Vt in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Honda Vt models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 21,703 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG05 XNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vt typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Vt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG05 XNL registered?

BG05 XNL is a 2005 Honda Vt, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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