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MJ58 LLN

2009 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

23,528 mi
Last recorded23,528 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda VT125C9,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 LLN
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 23,528 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 23,203 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 21,268 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Road spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 21,268 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Road spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 18,889 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Road spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 18,830 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Road spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 16,220 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 14,225 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 11,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from front pipe to head joint has been repaired with a sleeve and jubblie clip still blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

play in gear lever pivots

Fail 3 Apr 2019 11,141 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe broken away from head needs new exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

play in gear lever pivots

Pass 26 Mar 2018 7,596 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 7,596 miles

Central Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 5,981 miles

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

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

Front brake master cylinder damaged

chain guard broken

temporary repair to exhaust

Fail 28 Mar 2017 5,981 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering no gap (2.5.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake binding slightly

Front brake master cylinder damaged

chain guard broken

Pass 7 Apr 2016 4,294 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front brake binding slightly

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 4,294 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front brake binding slightly

Offside Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering no gap (2.5.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 3,704 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

drive chain dry and rusty

front tyre perished

rear tyre cracked on both sidewalls

rear tyre under inflated

Fail 14 Apr 2015 3,704 miles

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

drive chain dry and rusty

front tyre perished

rear tyre cracked on both sidewalls

rear tyre under inflated

Pass 9 Apr 2014 2,929 miles

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

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

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

front tyre perished

Fail 7 Apr 2014 2,929 miles

Offside Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

front brake binding

front tyre perished

offside rear wheel retaining plate loose but nuts tight

Pass 6 Apr 2013 2,907 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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MJ58 LLN is a 2009 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2009 Honda VT125C models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 9,533 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 MJ58 LLN, 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 17 years old, this Honda VT125C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MJ58 LLN is a 2009 Honda VT125C, first registered on 1 January 2009.

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