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FY52 UPO

2003 Honda VT125C

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

23,625 mi
Last recorded23,625 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda VT125C11,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 UPO
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 23,625 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 23,549 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 23,353 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 23,316 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 23,074 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 21,075 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 18,694 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Footpeg bent

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 18,694 miles

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Footpeg bent

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 16,239 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 16,239 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 16,082 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 16,802 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 13,881 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 13,860 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2008 11,970 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2007 9,820 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 9,820 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 9,457 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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FY52 UPO is a 2003 Honda VT125C in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY52 UPO, 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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FY52 UPO is a 2003 Honda VT125C, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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