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VX51 YBU

2001 Honda VT125C

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

25,565 mi
Last recorded25,565 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Honda VT125C15,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 YBU
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2014 25,565 miles

Centre Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front tyre wear uneven

Pass 15 Aug 2014 25,565 miles

Centre Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front tyre wear uneven

Pass 27 Jul 2013 23,575 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

accessories fouling fork movement [front]

Fail 27 Jul 2013 23,575 miles

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

accessories fouling fork movement [front]

Pass 9 Aug 2012 21,742 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

accessory bags loose,not interfering with steering or suspension

Pass 3 Aug 2011 18,096 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 18,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 13,491 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 13,491 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 9,391 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 8,224 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 7,643 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 6,959 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 6,959 miles

Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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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VX51 YBU is a 2001 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 2001 Honda VT125C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 15,931 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 VX51 YBU, 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 25 years old, this Honda VT125C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX51 YBU registered?

VX51 YBU is a 2001 Honda VT125C, first registered on 3 November 2001.

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