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EO52 BNF

2002 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

43,429 mi
Last recorded43,429 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Honda VT125C15,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 BNF
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 43,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 43,429 miles

Direction indicator not working both nearside not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 40,376 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 40,376 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm front tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 42,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 42,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 39,246 miles

Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit rear brake running-out of ajustment (1.1.13 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 39,246 miles

Brake excessively binding front brake (1.2.1 (f))

Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit rear brake running-out of ajustment (1.1.13 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 38,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 38,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 36,372 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 29,599 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,749 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 28,744 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded rear swingarm (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 26,968 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 26,968 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,060 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 24,189 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 24,189 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 23,420 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 23,419 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

engine noisey

Pass 10 Feb 2011 20,611 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 20,611 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 17,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 13,938 miles

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

headlight deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2008 13,938 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

headlight deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2007 12,751 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 12,722 miles

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

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 10,422 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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EO52 BNF is a 2002 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 EO52 BNF, 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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EO52 BNF is a 2002 Honda VT125C, first registered on 6 October 2002.

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