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OY52 SHV

2002 Honda VT125C

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Honda VT125C15,774 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 SHV
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025
Fail 29 Sep 2025

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 22,639 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 22,639 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,619 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 22,167 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 21,175 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 20,938 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 20,938 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,713 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 17,713 miles

Upper Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 8,484 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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OY52 SHV is a 2002 Honda VT125C in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 OY52 SHV, 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 OY52 SHV registered?

OY52 SHV is a 2002 Honda VT125C, first registered on 7 September 2002.

Is OY52 SHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY52 SHV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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