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SV53 OUY

2003 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

43,308 mi
Last recorded43,308 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda VT125C11,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 OUY
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 43,308 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake linkage worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess spokes (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

forks have heavy pitting on near side

Pass 13 Aug 2019 40,475 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 40,475 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 36,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 33,148 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swingarm (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 33,148 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swingarm (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake locking device missing split pin missing from reaction bracket (3.2.A1e)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 33,091 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 33,091 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated Both top and bottom offside shock (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,694 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 27,006 miles

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

nearside fork stanchion has slight damage

rear suspension operation slightly stiff

Fail 4 Aug 2014 27,006 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

rear brake slightly binding but can still be turned by hand

rear suspension operation slightly stiff

Pass 27 Aug 2013 25,644 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

n/s fork leg damaged in seal zone

Pass 7 Aug 2012 20,165 miles

nearside side panel missing

rear mud guard damaged

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 20,156 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

nearside side panel missing

rear mud guard damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2011 13,197 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 13,074 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 9,800 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 9,800 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 8,186 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 7,927 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 6,633 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 4,716 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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SV53 OUY is a 2003 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SV53 OUY, 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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SV53 OUY is a 2003 Honda VT125C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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