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LC08 MWL

2008 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

47,737 mi
Last recorded47,737 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda VT125C8,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 MWL
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 47,737 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 46,835 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 43,110 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 43,033 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 39,542 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 37,432 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 35,392 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 33,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 30,257 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 28,633 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 25,601 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 22,309 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 22,125 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 14,939 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 21 May 2011 10,239 miles

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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LC08 MWL is a 2008 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Honda VT125C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 8,996 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 LC08 MWL, 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 18 years old, this Honda VT125C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LC08 MWL registered?

LC08 MWL is a 2008 Honda VT125C, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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