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V493 MOE

1999 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,070 mi
Last recorded27,070 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda VT125C16,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 MOE
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 27,070 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 27,068 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 May 2024 26,968 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 26,743 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 24,695 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 24,632 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 22,728 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 22,728 miles

Front Brake hose excessively twisted insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 21,122 miles

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

Front handlebars are bent

Fail 30 Apr 2020 21,122 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Wheel spoke missing (5.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front handlebars are bent

Pass 23 May 2018 20,881 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 20,430 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 16,538 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 16,303 miles

gear lever loose

Fail 28 Jan 2014 16,303 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

gear lever loose

Pass 24 Oct 2012 15,235 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 15,235 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 12,382 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 12,382 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 12,202 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 12,168 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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V493 MOE is a 1999 Honda VT125C in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V493 MOE, 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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V493 MOE is a 1999 Honda VT125C, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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