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D894 SMA

1987 Honda MTX125

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,734 mi
Last recorded32,734 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda MTX12524,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD894 SMA
MakeHonda
ModelMTX125
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 32,734 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 32,641 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 32,535 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 32,528 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 32,489 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 32,437 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 32,420 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 32,375 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 32,304 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 32,122 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

reg plate letters small but legible

Pass 31 Oct 2014 31,998 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 31,890 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 31,568 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 31,568 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 24 May 2011 28,857 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 26,214 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 26,214 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 24,532 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 24,532 miles

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

Chain guard missing

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2008 24,397 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 24,394 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 22,290 miles

How Reliable is the Honda MTX125?

Based on 4,027 MOT tests across 789 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
308
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
789
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 121
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 96
Headlamp aim too high 61
Drive chain worn to excess 54
Drive chain excessively loose 52
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D894 SMA is a 1987 Honda MTX125 in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1987 Honda MTX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 24,397 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda MTX125 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D894 SMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda MTX125 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Honda MTX125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D894 SMA registered?

D894 SMA is a 1987 Honda MTX125, first registered on 7 April 1987.

Is D894 SMA safe to buy?

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