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BN52 FBO

2002 Honda VT125C

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,394 mi
Last recorded41,394 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Honda VT125C15,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 FBO
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 41,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 41,290 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 40,869 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 40,863 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake caliper has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Nov 2012 40,837 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

split pin missing from rear brake torque arm.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 40,837 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

split pin missing from rear brake torque arm.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 39,312 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

front mudguard cracked,

Fail 18 Jan 2012 39,312 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

front mudguard cracked,

Pass 11 Jan 2011 4,889 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 29,370 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2009
Fail 5 Jan 2009

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 17,562 miles

head lamp now fitted with beam deflector

Fail 5 Feb 2008 17,562 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

head lamp now fitted with beam deflector

Pass 6 Feb 2007 13,369 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 11,259 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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BN52 FBO is a 2002 Honda VT125C in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BN52 FBO, 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 BN52 FBO registered?

BN52 FBO is a 2002 Honda VT125C, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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