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PL03 KZC

2003 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

49,802 mi
Last recorded49,802 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda VT125C11,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 KZC
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 49,802 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 49,758 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2023 48,109 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 48,094 miles

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

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear chain needs lubricating and freeing up tight links

Pass 1 Apr 2022 35,668 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 35,663 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced frame by stand (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 29,328 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 29,328 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 27,516 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 27,508 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions REAR FITMENT TYRE (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp reflector seriously defective BEAM KICK UP TO THE RIGHT (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 24,443 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 24,443 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 18,114 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 18,102 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing baffles missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Chain guard missing ()

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

Front mudguard missing

Offside Rear brake linkage assembled incorrectly

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

Pass 9 May 2016 17,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 May 2016 17,189 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 13,377 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 10,558 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 7,492 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 5,300 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 4,066 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 3,806 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

both tyres had to be blown up

intermittant scraping noise from front brake

Pass 17 Jun 2009 3,806 miles

both tyres had to be blown up

intermittant scraping noise from front brake

Pass 19 May 2007 3,660 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 3,660 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 May 2006 2,875 miles

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 KZC is a 2003 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KZC, 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 KZC is a 2003 Honda VT125C, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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