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VX55 BYB

2005 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

18,637 mi
Last recorded18,637 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda VT125C11,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 BYB
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 18,637 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 14,597 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 14,500 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 11,749 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 11,749 miles

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2022 11,347 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 10,767 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 9,636 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 9,365 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 6,730 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 6,693 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 6,113 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 6,113 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 6,030 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 5,631 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 5,631 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 5,622 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 5,615 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 5,124 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 5,118 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 4,041 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 135 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 135 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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VX55 BYB is a 2005 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Honda VT125C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 11,402 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 VX55 BYB, 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 21 years old, this Honda VT125C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX55 BYB registered?

VX55 BYB is a 2005 Honda VT125C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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