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T582 VMA

1999 Honda VT125C

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

36,031 mi
Last recorded36,031 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda VT125C16,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT582 VMA
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 36,031 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 35,748 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 34,100 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 34,053 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Lower Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking on when handlebars are on right lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 32,442 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 29,402 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 29,402 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 26,593 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 25,282 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 25,282 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 24,086 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 24,086 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 20,915 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 19,410 miles

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

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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T582 VMA is a 1999 Honda VT125C in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T582 VMA, 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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What year was T582 VMA registered?

T582 VMA is a 1999 Honda VT125C, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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