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SL53 SHZ

2003 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,457 mi
Last recorded38,457 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda VT125C11,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 SHZ
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 38,457 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 36,332 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread 2 CRACKS BY THE SCREW HOLES REAR (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 33,735 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 31,040 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 30,998 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies OFF THE FOOT BRAKE (1.3.1a)

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

Central Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 28,305 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

nail in rear tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2016 28,305 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2015 26,208 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 22,797 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 19,028 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

front brake starting to bind

Pass 19 Apr 2012 15,960 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front brake starting to bind

Fail 16 Apr 2011 4,724 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 4,724 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 2,158 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 2,154 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 2,143 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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SL53 SHZ is a 2003 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL53 SHZ, 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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What year was SL53 SHZ registered?

SL53 SHZ is a 2003 Honda VT125C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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