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T285 ONG

1999 Honda VT125C

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,396 mi
Last recorded52,396 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda VT125C16,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 ONG
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 52,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 52,396 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 51,262 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 51,239 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 50,674 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 49,791 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 47,885 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 47,303 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 44,753 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 41,230 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 40,891 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 40,891 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 35,404 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 35,402 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 31,636 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 29,518 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

gear select lever piviot bushes worn

seat stitching braking up

throttle housing slightly loose

Fail 30 Sep 2011 29,518 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

gear select lever piviot bushes worn

seat stitching braking up

throttle housing slightly loose

Pass 14 Sep 2010 26,524 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 26,524 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 21,411 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 17,043 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 17,043 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 9,599 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 9,075 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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T285 ONG is a 1999 Honda VT125C in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T285 ONG, 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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T285 ONG is a 1999 Honda VT125C, first registered on 7 August 1999.

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