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ML05 WPD

2005 Honda Vt 125 C-4

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

43,045 mi
Last recorded43,045 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Vt 125 C-412,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 WPD
MakeHonda
ModelVt 125 C-4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 43,045 miles

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 42,431 miles

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 42,431 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 41,736 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 40,273 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 40,260 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 40,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 40,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 36,396 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 32,388 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 27,404 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 23,172 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.64mm remaining (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

nail in rear tyre

Fail 25 Apr 2016 23,172 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.64mm remaining (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2015 21,056 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 21,056 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 18,310 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 18,307 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2013 16,329 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 16,329 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 13,889 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 11,207 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 11,207 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 4,615 miles

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
Full Honda Vt 125 C-4 reliability report

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ML05 WPD is a 2005 Honda Vt 125 C-4 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WPD, 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 WPD is a 2005 Honda Vt 125 C-4, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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