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VK55 KPU

2005 Honda Vt 125 C-4

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

27,123 mi
Last recorded27,123 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Vt 125 C-412,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 KPU
MakeHonda
ModelVt 125 C-4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 27,123 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 27,123 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 25,675 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 24,873 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 24,436 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 24,436 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,214 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 22,193 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 17,526 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 17,526 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 10,206 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Honda Vt 125 C-4?

Based on 3,069 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
974
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 84
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 68
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 53
Drive chain excessively loose 46
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VK55 KPU is a 2005 Honda Vt 125 C-4 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Honda Vt 125 C-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 12,360 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 Vt 125 C-4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK55 KPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vt 125 C-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Vt 125 C-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK55 KPU registered?

VK55 KPU is a 2005 Honda Vt 125 C-4, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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