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YD03 RVT

2003 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

25,708 mi
Last recorded25,708 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VT125C11,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 RVT
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 25,708 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive almost at full adjustment (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Indicator switch insecure left switchgear loose on handlebar, requires pegging to stop from rotating, but not insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

front brake lever operation feels notchy, does not get applied smoothly. recommend greasing pivot/s

gear lever pivot slightly worn

Fail 23 Jul 2025 25,695 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive almost at full adjustment (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Indicator switch insecure left switchgear loose on handlebar, requires pegging to stop from rotating, but not insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

front brake lever operation feels notchy, does not get applied smoothly. recommend greasing pivot/s

gear lever pivot slightly worn

Pass 23 Feb 2024 23,548 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Rear Lower Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 22,854 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 19,476 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 19,476 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Sep 2021 19,472 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 18,140 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 18,140 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 17,601 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' front wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 17,601 miles

Brake locking device missing rear torque arm securing nut split pin (3.2.A1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' front wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 14,852 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 14,852 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 12,387 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 12,387 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 11,054 miles

Front tyre beginning to crack due to age

Pass 7 Aug 2014 10,815 miles

Front brake sticking slightly.

Fail 7 Aug 2014 10,815 miles

Front brake sticking slightly.

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 10,722 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 10,640 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 10,286 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 8,299 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 8,299 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 8,299 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 6,130 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 2,392 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 2,392 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 399 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 328 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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YD03 RVT is a 2003 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2003 Honda VT125C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 11,970 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 YD03 RVT, 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 23 years old, this Honda VT125C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YD03 RVT is a 2003 Honda VT125C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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