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ST03 OYN

2003 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,967 mi
Last recorded28,967 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda VT125C11,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 OYN
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 28,967 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 28,962 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 27,540 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 27,527 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BURST AT CYLINDER HEAD FRONT EXHAUST (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 25,902 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 25,191 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 24,301 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 22,889 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 22,887 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 22,759 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 22,089 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 22,089 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Oil leak

engine very noisy possibly valves in need of adjustment and full service.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 19,681 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 19,681 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 19,142 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 16,897 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 16,880 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 15,292 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 15,292 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 14,889 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 9,671 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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ST03 OYN is a 2003 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ST03 OYN, 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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ST03 OYN is a 2003 Honda VT125C, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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