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GU54 VMP

2004 Honda Vt 125 C-4

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

25,259 mi
Last recorded25,259 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Vt 125 C-415,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 VMP
MakeHonda
ModelVt 125 C-4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2025 25,259 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 25,232 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 23,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 20,898 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 15,397 miles

Front Brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyre worn uneven

Fail 27 Apr 2021 15,397 miles

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

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

Front Brake cylinder insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyre worn uneven

Pass 8 Mar 2019 10,922 miles

Advise gearchange slightly loose

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 10,922 miles

Advise gearchange slightly loose

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 10,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 7,776 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 7,339 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 6,611 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

handlebars bent

left hand switchgear slightly loose

Fail 2 Feb 2016 6,611 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. rear wheel slightly misaligned (2.5.1)

handlebars bent

left hand switchgear slightly loose

rear tyre pressure low

Fail 14 Dec 2015 6,598 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front and rear tyre pressures low

handlebars slightly bent

Pass 9 Dec 2014 5,268 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

left hand switchgear slightly loose

Pass 1 Apr 2014 3,612 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 3,609 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 3,602 miles

Fork Stanchions damaged on seal area need replacment

Pass 28 Jun 2011 3,487 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 2,867 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 2,459 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 2,459 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 2,254 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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GU54 VMP is a 2004 Honda Vt 125 C-4 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GU54 VMP, 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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GU54 VMP is a 2004 Honda Vt 125 C-4, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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