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X501 VNJ

2000 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

32,110 mi
Last recorded32,110 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda VT125C15,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 VNJ
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 32,110 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 32,102 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 31,973 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 31,448 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 31,448 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 31,206 miles

Front Front Tyre, has slight cracking.

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork Dust Seals Corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 27,143 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 24,669 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 22,704 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 21,867 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2016 21,390 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

SOFT PANNIERS ARE IN SLIGHT CONTACT WITH REAR TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 7 Jul 2015 19,697 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 17,496 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 17,496 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 14,227 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 14,227 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 12,668 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 10,727 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 10,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 21,665 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 21,552 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 14,958 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 14,958 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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X501 VNJ is a 2000 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 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 X501 VNJ, 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 X501 VNJ registered?

X501 VNJ is a 2000 Honda VT125C, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X501 VNJ safe to buy?

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