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LC54 DDA

2004 Honda Vt 125 C-4

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,458 mi
Last recorded71,458 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Vt 125 C-415,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 DDA
MakeHonda
ModelVt 125 C-4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 71,458 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 71,458 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 71,429 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 70,910 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 69,758 miles

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

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

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

Front brake cant be smoothly applied

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 7 May 2021 69,746 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached already missing (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake cant be smoothly applied

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 May 2020 68,894 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 57,087 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 57,087 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre under inflated

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 51,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 51,684 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,176 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 47,176 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,126 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 42,123 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 42,123 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 34,819 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 34,819 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Jun 2009 28,989 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 28,989 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 21,970 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 21,970 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

front brake binding slightly.

How Reliable is the Honda Vt 125 C-4?

Based on 3,069 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
974
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 84
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 68
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 53
Drive chain excessively loose 46
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LC54 DDA is a 2004 Honda Vt 125 C-4 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2004 Honda Vt 125 C-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 15,206 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 Vt 125 C-4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC54 DDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vt 125 C-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Vt 125 C-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC54 DDA is a 2004 Honda Vt 125 C-4, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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