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W97 PFX

2000 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

24,641 mi
Last recorded24,641 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda VT125C15,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 PFX
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 24,641 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 23,705 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 19,981 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 17,738 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 16,275 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 15,503 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 15,503 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 15,503 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 15,486 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 15,445 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 12,320 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 12,314 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 12,186 miles

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

Handlebars bent

Numberplate cracked

Fail 13 Jun 2011 12,186 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Handlebars bent

Numberplate cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2010 9,844 miles

drive chain has tight spots and at maximum adjustment

number plate has cracked but can still be read ok

Pass 27 Jul 2009 8,267 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 7,059 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 7,059 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 5,906 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2006 4,727 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 3,681 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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W97 PFX is a 2000 Honda VT125C in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2000 Honda VT125C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 15,321 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W97 PFX, 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 26 years old, this Honda VT125C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W97 PFX is a 2000 Honda VT125C, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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