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GL57 UAW

2008 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,339 mi
Last recorded42,339 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda VT125C8,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 UAW
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 42,339 miles

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

Gear pivot worn

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 42,339 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Phone holder fitted (2.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Gear pivot worn

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 34,512 miles

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

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

gear lever pivot worn

Fail 10 Aug 2024 34,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

gear lever pivot worn

Pass 9 Aug 2023 29,554 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

gear lever pivot slightly worn

Fail 2 Aug 2023 29,554 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal pivot excessively tight seized (1.1.1 (a))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

gear lever pivot slightly worn

Pass 22 Jul 2022 25,699 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 25,699 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 25,699 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 21,632 miles

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

bolt missing from oil cooler but still secure

Pass 29 Sep 2017 18,243 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 16,251 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 13,413 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))

Pass 8 Jan 2011 6,265 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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GL57 UAW is a 2008 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Honda VT125C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 8,996 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 GL57 UAW, 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 18 years old, this Honda VT125C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL57 UAW registered?

GL57 UAW is a 2008 Honda VT125C, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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