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Y242 GLG

2001 Honda VT125C

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,322 mi
Last recorded64,322 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Honda VT125C15,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 GLG
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 64,322 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front indicators discoloured.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 51,388 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 40,837 miles

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

front and rear tyres are both on the legal limit.

Fail 6 Nov 2015 40,821 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

front and rear tyres are both on the legal limit.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 35,083 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 35,066 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front wheel has slight bind

Pass 1 Jun 2013 27,037 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 26,804 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No mirror's fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2012 20,708 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 19,006 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 18,904 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 13,897 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 13,897 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 May 2007 10,590 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 10,581 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 9,411 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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Y242 GLG is a 2001 Honda VT125C in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y242 GLG, 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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Y242 GLG is a 2001 Honda VT125C, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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