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BV53 WVT

2003 Honda VT125C

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

17,956 mi
Last recorded17,956 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VT125C11,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 WVT
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 17,956 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 17,955 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 17,703 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 17,700 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected not secure to handlebars (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2022 17,559 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 14,829 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 13,341 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 12,332 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 11,909 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 10,880 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 10,879 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 9,817 miles

Age cracks front tyre

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 9,780 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 8,805 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 8,621 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 7,791 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 7,791 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 6,170 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 6,148 miles

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

Drrive chain needs replacing as it is rusted and worn.

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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BV53 WVT is a 2003 Honda VT125C in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV53 WVT, 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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What year was BV53 WVT registered?

BV53 WVT is a 2003 Honda VT125C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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