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SM03 YND

2003 Honda VT125C

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

16,710 mi
Last recorded16,710 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda VT125C11,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 YND
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 16,710 miles

front mudguard broken but not insecure

Fail 22 Jun 2024 16,709 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

front mudguard broken but not insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2023 16,235 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 13,450 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 13,450 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 13,170 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 12,933 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 12,102 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 12,102 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 10,764 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 15 kgf deflection (3.3.A1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 10,758 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering requires adjustment to left (2.5.1)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 15 kgf deflection (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 10,374 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 10,374 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 10,156 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 9,472 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 8,997 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 6,631 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 6,127 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 5,199 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 5,196 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 3,932 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 3,931 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 2,728 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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SM03 YND is a 2003 Honda VT125C in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SM03 YND, 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 SM03 YND registered?

SM03 YND is a 2003 Honda VT125C, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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