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BD53 KZW

2004 Honda VT125C

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

18,605 mi
Last recorded18,605 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda VT125C11,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 KZW
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 18,605 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front forks, light misting (5.3.2 (b))

rear wheel axle possibly makes light contact with exhaust silencer.

Fail 22 Jun 2021 18,605 miles

Brake excessively binding rear brake cam does not release correctly, causing brake to bind (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted clip fitted backwards for travel of direction for chain (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong for directional travel (5.2.3 (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation from rear brake operation, light does not illuminate unless pedal is pressed all the way down. (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front forks, light misting (5.3.2 (b))

offside riders round footrest bar was loose, screwed on to tighten up.

rear brake rod nut not fully though the thread

rear wheel axle possibly makes light contact with exhaust silencer.

Pass 15 Jun 2020 18,224 miles

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

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

no chain guard fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jan 2019 17,497 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 17,488 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 16,953 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

bolts missing from exhaust mountings

Fail 17 Mar 2017 16,953 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

bolts missing from exhaust mountings

Pass 22 Jun 2015 7,875 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 7,145 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 6,730 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 6,730 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 5,874 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 5,536 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 4,974 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 4,352 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 3,920 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 2,274 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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BD53 KZW is a 2004 Honda VT125C in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2004 Honda VT125C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 11,962 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 BD53 KZW, 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 22 years old, this Honda VT125C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD53 KZW is a 2004 Honda VT125C, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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