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T257 BSB

1999 Honda VT125C

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

19,569 mi
Last recorded19,569 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda VT125C16,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 BSB
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 19,569 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 19,510 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Slight bind on front brake

Fail 17 Jul 2017 19,510 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Slight bind on front brake

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 18,391 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 16,313 miles

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

rear brake binding

Fail 2 Jul 2014 16,184 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 16,184 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 15,555 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 15,546 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

light switch has slight movement

Pass 7 Jun 2012 11,097 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 10,688 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 10,688 miles

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

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2011 10,026 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 10,023 miles

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

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

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 9,386 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 7,973 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 7,844 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 7,439 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 6,812 miles

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

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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T257 BSB is a 1999 Honda VT125C in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1999 Honda VT125C models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 16,184 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 T257 BSB, 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 27 years old, this Honda VT125C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T257 BSB is a 1999 Honda VT125C, first registered on 7 July 1999.

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