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ML05 UWF

2005 Honda Vt 125 C-4

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

24,180 mi
Last recorded24,180 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Vt 125 C-412,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 UWF
MakeHonda
ModelVt 125 C-4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 24,180 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 22,976 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 22,976 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Split pin missing from rear brake anchor arm.

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 21,366 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 20,693 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 20,641 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 20,325 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 20,321 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust baffle requires attention

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

Pass 8 May 2017 19,341 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 19,328 miles

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

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 12 May 2016 17,712 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 17,712 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Plate brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.B2a)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.B1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 16,282 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 16,280 miles

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

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2014 12,774 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 12,767 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Centre Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 10,629 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

dust cap missing from rear tyre valve.

Fail 14 Jun 2013 10,626 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

dust cap missing from rear tyre valve.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 10,162 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 7,337 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 7,325 miles

Brake lever excessively corroded (3.2.A1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 6,518 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 6,518 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

How Reliable is the Honda Vt 125 C-4?

Based on 3,069 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
974
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 84
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 68
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 53
Drive chain excessively loose 46
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ML05 UWF is a 2005 Honda Vt 125 C-4 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2005 Honda Vt 125 C-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 12,360 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 Vt 125 C-4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML05 UWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vt 125 C-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Vt 125 C-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ML05 UWF is a 2005 Honda Vt 125 C-4, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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