MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
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))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front handlebars are bent
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
gear lever loose
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
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
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)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Honda VT125C?
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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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