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X298 KOE

2000 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

17,209 mi
Last recorded17,209 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda VT125C15,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX298 KOE
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 17,209 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 17,206 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 17,206 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 17,179 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 17,179 miles

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

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2013 16,844 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 16,840 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 15,468 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 15,468 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 11,178 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 10,726 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 10,726 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 9,030 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 9,030 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 6,935 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 6,935 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 5,319 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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X298 KOE is a 2000 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X298 KOE, 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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What year was X298 KOE registered?

X298 KOE is a 2000 Honda VT125C, first registered on 2 October 2000.

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