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X527 JHG

2000 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,644 mi
Last recorded34,644 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VT125C15,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX527 JHG
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2026 34,644 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake binding / loose chain and spokes missing on rear wheel (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose 1 spoke (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke missing 2 missing (5.2.2 (d))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly cable all loose and insecure from throttle to throttle body (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining pins incorrect and insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

clutch lever loose

o/s/f fork dust cover split

Pass 22 Jun 2022 34,319 miles

foot brake lever spongy

Pass 15 Aug 2019 33,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned inner tube lock nut missing (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 33,995 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned inner tube lock nut missing (5.2.3 (j))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 30,155 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 30,150 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

rear wheel alignment slightly out of adjustment

Fail 21 Jun 2017 30,138 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks when shut off (6.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 24,793 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 18,625 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 18,625 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 13,412 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 13,408 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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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X527 JHG is a 2000 Honda VT125C in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X527 JHG, 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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X527 JHG is a 2000 Honda VT125C, first registered on 5 October 2000.

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