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CK03 USM

2003 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,716 mi
Last recorded40,716 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda VT125C11,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 USM
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 40,716 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 40,160 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 40,160 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

no plate slightly damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2019 38,698 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 106 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 28,194 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 23,328 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 23,328 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 21,113 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 21,113 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2013 16,286 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 22 May 2013 16,286 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front tyre under-inflated

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 13,491 miles

EXHAUST SILENSER IS ALMOST CONTACTING REAR WHEEL AXLE

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

FRONT BRAKE IS SLIGHTLY BINDING

Fail 28 Feb 2011 8,383 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 8,383 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 6,815 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 6,545 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 4,811 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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CK03 USM is a 2003 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CK03 USM, 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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CK03 USM is a 2003 Honda VT125C, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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