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NV05 SUY

2005 Honda Vt 125 C-4

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,915 mi
Last recorded31,915 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Vt 125 C-412,360 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 SUY
MakeHonda
ModelVt 125 C-4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 31,915 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 30,568 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 29,836 miles

Central Front Outer cracks appearing on front tyre

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm corroded but not in excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 28,788 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 12,314 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 11,886 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 11,880 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 11,519 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement SHOCK ABSORBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement SHOCK ABSORBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 11,519 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 10,782 miles

Front BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW

GEAR LINKAGE BALL JOINTS WORN

Pass 15 Sep 2017 10,446 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 10,445 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 9,853 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low FRONT (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS BEEN LUBRICATED POSS FOR ANTI CORROSION

FRONT CRASH BAR/RADIATOR MOUNTING LOOSE

GEAR LINKAGE WORN

Pass 24 Sep 2015 9,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 9,112 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014

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

rear tyre 2mm has tread left

Fail 15 Sep 2014 7,728 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

rear tyre 2mm has tread left

Pass 9 Sep 2013 6,725 miles

front pads low but more than 1mm

Pass 19 Sep 2012 5,510 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 5,115 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 4,701 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 4,082 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 4,082 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 2,996 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
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NV05 SUY is a 2005 Honda Vt 125 C-4 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NV05 SUY, 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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What year was NV05 SUY registered?

NV05 SUY is a 2005 Honda Vt 125 C-4, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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