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EK03 XWP

2003 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

24,644 mi
Last recorded24,644 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VT125C11,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 XWP
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 24,644 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 24,637 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 22,310 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Aug 2014 22,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2013 20,881 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 20,881 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 19,306 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Jun 2012 19,306 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 May 2011 17,695 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 10,635 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 10,635 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 1,306 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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EK03 XWP is a 2003 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EK03 XWP, 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 EK03 XWP registered?

EK03 XWP is a 2003 Honda VT125C, first registered on 12 April 2003.

Is EK03 XWP safe to buy?

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