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SC53 GYF

2003 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

21,400 mi
Last recorded21,400 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda VT125C11,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 GYF
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 21,400 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 21,244 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 21,110 miles

Drive chain slightly loose and needs lubricated (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2021 21,110 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drive chain slightly loose and needs lubricated (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 20,699 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 20,692 miles

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 18,846 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 18,846 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 17,531 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear chain adjuster broken

Offside side panel innsecure

rear brake slightly sticky

Pass 24 Sep 2016 17,451 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 17,451 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 14,561 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 14,232 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 7,923 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 5,676 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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SC53 GYF is a 2003 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SC53 GYF, 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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SC53 GYF is a 2003 Honda VT125C, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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