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FM03 OVA

2003 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

47,460 mi
Last recorded47,460 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VT125C11,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 OVA
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 47,460 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 48,409 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 47,460 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 46,326 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 45,430 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 45,430 miles

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 43,826 miles

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))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 43,826 miles

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))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 41,092 miles

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))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 41,092 miles

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 40,544 miles

Gear change linkage worn to excess, and front mud guard missing

Pass 14 Nov 2018 40,012 miles

Not fitted with front mudguard

Fail 5 Nov 2018 40,002 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 39,360 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 39,345 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 37,917 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 36,452 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 33,453 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 26,898 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 26,898 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 23,742 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 23,742 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 20,480 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 17,340 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 17,340 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 14,319 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2008 11,295 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 8,012 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 4,669 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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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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FM03 OVA is a 2003 Honda VT125C, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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