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LK51 YKX

2001 Honda VT125C

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

37,838 mi
Last recorded37,838 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda VT125C15,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 YKX
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 37,838 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 34,285 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded front spokes corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 34,285 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded front spokes corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear reflector missing no rerar reflector fitted on prs (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 30,352 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 27,678 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 27,678 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 41,694 miles

Front slightly reduced damping effect

Rear drum tie arm security split pin missing from front nut

handlebar lever damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2020 41,674 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letter too small (0.1 (d))

Front slightly reduced damping effect

Rear drum tie arm security split pin missing from front nut

handlebar lever damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2016
Fail 12 Jul 2016

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 33,388 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 33,385 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 29,560 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 27,294 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 27,294 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,848 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 13,076 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 9,610 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 9,610 miles

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 8,533 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2007 8,533 miles

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

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

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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LK51 YKX is a 2001 Honda VT125C in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LK51 YKX, 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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What year was LK51 YKX registered?

LK51 YKX is a 2001 Honda VT125C, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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