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E553 EHO

1987 Honda MTX125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,560 mi
Last recorded26,560 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda MTX12524,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE553 EHO
MakeHonda
ModelMTX125
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 26,560 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 26,018 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 25,984 miles

Front Wheel excessively corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 25,726 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 25,726 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 25,522 miles

clutch slight drag

Pass 11 Dec 2020 25,446 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Dec 2019 24,552 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 22,830 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 21,936 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Slight binding of front brake.

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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E553 EHO is a 1987 Honda MTX125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E553 EHO, 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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E553 EHO is a 1987 Honda MTX125, first registered on 9 November 1987.

Is E553 EHO safe to buy?

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