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SN51 BFA

2001 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

39,937 mi
Last recorded39,937 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VT125C15,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 BFA
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 39,937 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play sprocket hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 36,867 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 36,867 miles

Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 36,857 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 36,857 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 36,412 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 36,006 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 36,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 34,591 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 34,591 miles

Stop lamp not working front and rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 33,566 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 33,566 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 32,281 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Handlebars possibly deformed

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. steering (2.5.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 32,281 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Handlebars possibly deformed

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. steering (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 31,942 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Front brake binding slightly

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 31,942 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 Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Front brake binding slightly

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 31,908 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 31,898 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 30,926 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 24,027 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 24,027 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 21,809 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 21,779 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,182 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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SN51 BFA is a 2001 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2001 Honda VT125C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 15,931 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 SN51 BFA, 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 25 years old, this Honda VT125C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SN51 BFA is a 2001 Honda VT125C, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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