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YP08 WYB

2008 Honda VT125C

Brown Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

45,380 mi
Last recorded45,380 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda VT125C8,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 WYB
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 45,380 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

side stand switch removed

Fail 11 Apr 2026 45,375 miles

Rear Brake clevis joint insecure brake arm pinch bolt missing (1.1.15 (c))

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

Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 45,372 miles

Central Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Red lens missing (4.2.1 (b))

Central Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Size too small (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Worn well below min. thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling another component Tyre catching left hand mudguard support (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding seized in rear drum (1.2.1 (f))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracking between treads and uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Gear linkeage has excessive play

Pass 28 Mar 2023 42,062 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 34,652 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 33,650 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 33,650 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 33,574 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread sticker starting to detach (0.1 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Upper Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

clutch lever bushes worn

Fail 4 Dec 2020 33,574 miles

Footrest insecure left and right (6.2.12 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread sticker starting to detach (0.1 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Upper Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

tell tale working opposite to indicator

Pass 29 May 2019 30,327 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 29,995 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 28,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 2 May 2015 22,317 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014
Fail 21 Mar 2014

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 18,011 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 161,993 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 161,993 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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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YP08 WYB is a 2008 Honda VT125C in Brown with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Honda VT125C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 8,996 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 YP08 WYB, 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 18 years old, this Honda VT125C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YP08 WYB is a 2008 Honda VT125C, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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