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MK52 UYJ

2002 Honda VT125C

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,895 mi
Last recorded31,895 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VT125C15,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 UYJ
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 31,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 31,279 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 30,313 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 25,752 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 21,050 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 21,050 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 16,229 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 16,229 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 16,329 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 16,227 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 16,227 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 12,557 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 12,378 miles

new rear tyre fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2009 12,111 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 12,111 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 11,307 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 10,540 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 9,699 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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MK52 UYJ is a 2002 Honda VT125C in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK52 UYJ, 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 MK52 UYJ registered?

MK52 UYJ is a 2002 Honda VT125C, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is MK52 UYJ safe to buy?

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