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LF02 VTK

2002 Honda SH125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

17,756 mi
Last recorded17,756 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Honda SH12515,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 VTK
MakeHonda
ModelSH125
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 17,756 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

front mudguard mounting slightly insecure

position lamps are slightly affected by other lamps

rear mudguard mounting slightly insecure

the front fairing appears to have fouled on the front wheel at some point but has not fouled during the mot test

the front panels have various repairs

the operation of the front suspension is slightly soft

Pass 7 Oct 2020 17,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (4.2.3 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front panel on bike has a scuff mark, looks to be tyres hitting it under heavey brakeing

front suspension soft in operation

various plastic panels have been repaired with zip ties tape and pot rivits

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 7 Oct 2020 17,756 miles

Tyre is unsuitable front tyre rotation wrong way for front tyre! (5.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (4.2.3 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front panel on bike has a scuff mark, looks to be tyres hitting it under heavey brakeing

front suspension soft in operation

various plastic panels have been repaired with zip ties tape and pot rivits

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 1 Aug 2020 17,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 17,369 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 15,164 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 14,118 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 13,000 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 12,477 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 12,477 miles

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 12,477 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 11,025 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 11,025 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 7,575 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

both tyres have slightly perished side walls

Pass 24 Mar 2009 7,344 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 7,013 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 6,392 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 6,392 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda SH125?

Based on 21,983 MOT tests across 2,406 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
1,394
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 489
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 293
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 235
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 206
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 192
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LF02 VTK is a 2002 Honda SH125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Honda SH125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 15,421 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 SH125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 489 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF02 VTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SH125 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Honda SH125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF02 VTK registered?

LF02 VTK is a 2002 Honda SH125, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is LF02 VTK safe to buy?

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