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PL03 FGN

2003 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,640 mi
Last recorded24,640 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda VT125C11,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 FGN
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 24,640 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 24,640 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2014 23,033 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013

Front suspension has slight distortion (2.3.8)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2013

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front suspension has slight distortion (2.3.8)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 20,638 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 4,651 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 4,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2009 953 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 953 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

nearside chain adjuster broken

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008
Fail 28 Oct 2008

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007
Fail 20 Mar 2007

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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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PL03 FGN is a 2003 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Honda VT125C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 11,970 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 PL03 FGN, 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 23 years old, this Honda VT125C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PL03 FGN is a 2003 Honda VT125C, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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