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HV52 ULW

2002 Honda VT125C

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,158 mi
Last recorded55,158 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Honda VT125C15,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 55,158 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 55,158 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 52,418 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 52,390 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 49,838 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 48,286 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 46,346 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 43,920 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 41,669 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 38,986 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 24 Aug 2013 38,986 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Sep 2012 36,379 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 33,803 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 33,803 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 31,113 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 28,708 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 28,708 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 26,133 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 26,133 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 23,368 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 23,368 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Handlebars Bent

Pass 9 Sep 2006 21,977 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 17,496 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 17,496 miles

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

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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HV52 ULW is a 2002 Honda VT125C in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV52 ULW, 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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HV52 ULW is a 2002 Honda VT125C, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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