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HX51 WFK

2001 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

39,640 mi
Last recorded39,640 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VT125C15,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 WFK
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 39,640 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 38,607 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front and rear tyres perished on side wall and tread 2012 and 2008 dated

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both shocks (5.3.2 (c))

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

Wheel spoke slightly corroded Front and rear spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 8 May 2025 38,607 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

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

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front and rear tyres perished on side wall and tread 2012 and 2008 dated

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both shocks (5.3.2 (c))

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

Wheel spoke slightly corroded Front and rear spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 36,695 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 36,695 miles

Rear Lower Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 36,387 miles

Wheel spoke slightly corroded all (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 17 Jun 2023 36,335 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel spoke slightly corroded all (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,017 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

gear lever bent

Fail 3 Aug 2012 35,017 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

gear lever bent

Pass 11 Aug 2011 28,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

baffle loose in exhaust

gear lever pivot slightly worn

Fail 11 Aug 2011 28,162 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

baffle loose in exhaust

gear lever pivot slightly worn

Fail 17 Aug 2010 19,848 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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 17 Aug 2010 19,848 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 16,007 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 12,646 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 1,807 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 1,807 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 8,979 miles

slight drag on front brake

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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HX51 WFK is a 2001 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Honda VT125C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 15,931 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 HX51 WFK, 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 25 years old, this Honda VT125C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HX51 WFK is a 2001 Honda VT125C, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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