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RA55 ETF

2005 Honda VT125C

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

33,068 mi
Last recorded33,068 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda VT125C11,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 ETF
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 33,068 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 33,062 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2025 29,418 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 29,418 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 28,658 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 28,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 28,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 27,851 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 27,851 miles

All direction indicators not working indicartors repaired (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 23,238 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 23,238 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn/lip present. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2019

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

Stop lamp not working not working when front brake is applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn/lip present. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 11,875 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015
Pass 27 Aug 2014 6,928 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 6,915 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 232 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 229 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 3,517 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 3,387 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 2,000 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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RA55 ETF is a 2005 Honda VT125C in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2005 Honda VT125C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 11,402 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 RA55 ETF, 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 21 years old, this Honda VT125C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RA55 ETF is a 2005 Honda VT125C, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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