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X837 JVV

2001 Honda VT125C

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

34,145 mi
Last recorded34,145 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VT125C15,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX837 JVV
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 34,145 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 34,145 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high set at test (4.1.2 (a))

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Had connected to two tone horn ,disconnected to standard horn, (7.7 (c))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Presenter repaired , connection (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 33,707 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 33,019 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 32,607 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 31,311 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 24,588 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 23,170 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 23,170 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Less than 1mm tread (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear foot pegs fitted without rear seat

Pass 17 Nov 2015 21,177 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 21,177 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 19,833 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 19,833 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 17,573 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 17,491 miles

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 11,376 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 9,097 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 9,097 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 6,700 miles

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

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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X837 JVV is a 2001 Honda VT125C in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X837 JVV, 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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X837 JVV is a 2001 Honda VT125C, first registered on 27 February 2001.

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