MOT Status
ValidMileage
47,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly perrished - has cracks in sidewalls & between tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Does not return by spring (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Not fitted with front mudguard or rear passenger seat & gear lever pivot has slight play
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil L/H fork seal (5.3.2 (b))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp not working Rear operated (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Not fitted with front mudguard or rear passenger seat & gear lever pivot has slight play
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil L/H fork seal (5.3.2 (b))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Gear change linkage worn to excess, and front mud guard missing
Not fitted with front mudguard
Throttle operating incorrectly not returning on l\h lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected appears to be leaking fluid on bottom (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake master cylinder leaking master cylinder cap broken in half possibly causing fluid loss (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted one brake pad in bacwards (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
cables from handlebars need securing
Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Honda VT125C?
Based on 15,200 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM03 OVA is a 2003 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 FM03 OVA, 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 FM03 OVA registered?
FM03 OVA is a 2003 Honda VT125C, first registered on 1 August 2003.
Is FM03 OVA safe to buy?
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