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SB08 OYF

2008 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

32,749 mi
Last recorded32,749 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda VT125C8,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 OYF
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 32,749 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 32,684 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 31,874 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 31,874 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 31,808 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 31,596 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 31,581 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 31,466 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 31,347 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 May 2017 29,081 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 28,115 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2016 28,105 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 26,825 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 24,492 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 21,905 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 21,892 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 20,256 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 20,243 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 18,663 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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SB08 OYF is a 2008 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Honda VT125C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 8,996 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 SB08 OYF, 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 18 years old, this Honda VT125C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SB08 OYF registered?

SB08 OYF is a 2008 Honda VT125C, first registered on 26 May 2008.

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