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VKZ 1048

2008 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,954 mi
Last recorded28,954 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda VT125C8,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKZ 1048
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 28,954 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 25,641 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 23,292 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 23,292 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working rear switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 18,311 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 18,306 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 16,518 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 16,124 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rider & passenger seats slightly loose

Fail 31 May 2019 16,124 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rider & passenger seats slightly loose

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 15,175 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 14,946 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 14,093 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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VKZ 1048 is a 2008 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Honda VT125C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 8,996 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 VKZ 1048, 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 18 years old, this Honda VT125C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VKZ 1048 registered?

VKZ 1048 is a 2008 Honda VT125C, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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