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X47 YBV

2001 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

18,510 mi
Last recorded18,510 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Honda VT125C15,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX47 YBV
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 18,510 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 18,510 miles

Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front and rear mudguard split

Clutch lever insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2010 18,504 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front and rear mud-gaurd split

Clutch lever insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2009 16,123 miles

frount and rear mud gards split

Fail 23 Oct 2009 16,123 miles

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

clutch lever nut missing

frount and rear mud gards split

louse throtel cable

Pass 8 Oct 2008 13,301 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 13,301 miles

Centre Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 13,257 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 8,807 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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X47 YBV is a 2001 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 X47 YBV, 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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X47 YBV is a 2001 Honda VT125C, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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