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HV02 OYW

2002 Honda VT125C

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

27,171 mi
Last recorded27,171 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VT125C15,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 OYW
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 27,171 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 27,169 miles

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

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 34,916 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 33,359 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 33,097 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 32,459 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 32,449 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 32,296 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 31,457 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 31,248 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013
Pass 27 Mar 2012 24,108 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 24,100 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 19,729 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,051 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 16,050 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2009 11,306 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 11,303 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 5,256 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 4,632 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 4,632 miles

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

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

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 May 2006 3,700 miles

front tyre perished close to limits

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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HV02 OYW is a 2002 Honda VT125C in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV02 OYW, 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 HV02 OYW registered?

HV02 OYW is a 2002 Honda VT125C, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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