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MJ02 ZZB

2002 Honda VT125C

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,048 mi
Last recorded21,048 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VT125C15,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 ZZB
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 21,048 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 20,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 20,038 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 19,741 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 19,736 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp not working Rear brake pedal, (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 18,294 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear indicator loose on mounting

Fail 13 Jul 2021 18,294 miles

Stop lamp not working when operating front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Chain guard missing ()

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear indicator loose on mounting

Pass 19 Jun 2020 18,213 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

gear change lever pivot worn

no chain guard fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Jun 2020 18,213 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear reflector missing obscured by learner plate (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

gear change lever pivot worn

no chain guard fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2019 17,318 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 9 Jul 2018 17,308 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 11,233 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 11,233 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 7,380 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 7,380 miles

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 7,266 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 6,826 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Jun 2006 6,247 miles

chain&sprockets worn

Fail 20 Jun 2006 6,247 miles

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

chain and sprockets worn

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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MJ02 ZZB is a 2002 Honda VT125C in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MJ02 ZZB, 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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What year was MJ02 ZZB registered?

MJ02 ZZB is a 2002 Honda VT125C, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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