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SP51 ETR

2001 Honda VT125C

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

27,641 mi
Last recorded27,641 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VT125C15,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 ETR
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 27,641 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 27,612 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded all spokes rusty (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded all spokes rusty (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 22 May 2024 27,612 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded all spokes rusty (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded all spokes rusty (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls not operating on rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 27,530 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 27,528 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 25,897 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017
Pass 2 Sep 2016 19,408 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 19,408 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 16,081 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 14,985 miles

Gear lever bush sightly worn

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

frame corrosion

rear tyre on limit

Pass 10 Feb 2014 14,985 miles

Gear lever bush sightly worn

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

frame corrosion

rear tyre on limit

Pass 5 Feb 2013 13,911 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 13,878 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 13,221 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 13,221 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 13,043 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 13,043 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 11,770 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 11,770 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 7,493 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 7,493 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 4,364 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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SP51 ETR is a 2001 Honda VT125C in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SP51 ETR, 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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What year was SP51 ETR registered?

SP51 ETR is a 2001 Honda VT125C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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