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W986 HJW

2000 Honda VT125C

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

28,351 mi
Last recorded28,351 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Honda VT125C15,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW986 HJW
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2017 28,351 miles

Brake locking device missing Torque arm (3.2.A1e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. Swingarm holed (2.4.A.2d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

No lockout on rear brake

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fork dust seals perished

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired Taped up (1.2.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,001 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired Taped up (1.2.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swingarm (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Throughout (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside fork dust seal perished

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 25,220 miles

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlight damaged taped up

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside fork dust seal perished

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 25,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlight damaged taped up

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside fork dust seal perished

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 23,384 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 23,272 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front tyre perishing

Front tyre worn unevenly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 20,998 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 20,998 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 17,344 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 12,714 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front & rear wheel rims corroding

handlebars slightly bent

Pass 3 Jul 2010 12,714 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front & rear wheel rims corroding

handlebars slightly bent

Pass 18 Aug 2008 11,986 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 9,910 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 9,748 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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W986 HJW is a 2000 Honda VT125C in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 W986 HJW, 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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W986 HJW is a 2000 Honda VT125C, first registered on 10 June 2000.

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