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KP02 LKA

2002 Honda VT125C

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

42,653 mi
Last recorded42,653 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Honda VT125C15,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP02 LKA
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 42,653 miles

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 42,653 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2015 41,846 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 41,846 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Machine dangerous

Pass 3 Jun 2014 35,805 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 22 May 2014 35,805 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 26,253 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 16 May 2013 26,253 miles

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

rear back rest bolts loose

Pass 29 May 2012 19,427 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 May 2012 19,427 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 18,145 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 May 2011 18,145 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 16,452 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 14,664 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 14,664 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 22 May 2008 13,139 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 10,557 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 10,557 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Fail 30 May 2007 10,543 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 May 2006 7,375 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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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KP02 LKA is a 2002 Honda VT125C in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KP02 LKA, 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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KP02 LKA is a 2002 Honda VT125C, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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