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Y981 PSN

2001 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,624 mi
Last recorded25,624 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VT125C15,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 PSN
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 25,624 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 25,624 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 25,017 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 25,017 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 24,426 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 24,426 miles

Offside Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 24,282 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 24,276 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 24,238 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 24,168 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 23,387 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 23,387 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 21,110 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 17,134 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 15,270 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 15,143 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyre perished

Fail 27 Jun 2012 15,138 miles

Front Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke excessively bent (4.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

front tyre perished

Pass 6 May 2011 15,055 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 15,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 14,596 miles

front brake bineding

Pass 13 May 2006 13,468 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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Y981 PSN is a 2001 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y981 PSN, 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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Y981 PSN is a 2001 Honda VT125C, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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