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EO53 HBA

2003 Honda VT125C

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Honda VT125C11,970 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 HBA
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020
Pass 20 Mar 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2019

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

rear stop light switch incorrectly adjusted.

Pass 6 Feb 2018 28,125 miles

Exhaust noisy just louder than standard system (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2017 28,118 miles

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

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

Stop lamp missing hand leaver (1.3.3a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016
Fail 6 Apr 2016

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,455 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 24,625 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 24,625 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 24,028 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 20,177 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,815 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 11,709 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 10,966 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 10,966 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 10,505 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 10,505 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 10,160 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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EO53 HBA is a 2003 Honda VT125C in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EO53 HBA, 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 EO53 HBA registered?

EO53 HBA is a 2003 Honda VT125C, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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