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GU53 WBY

2003 Honda VT125C

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,868 mi
Last recorded16,868 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VT125C11,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 WBY
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 16,868 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 16,855 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 16,855 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp not working from front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 16,853 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 15,192 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 15,192 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 12,522 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 12,516 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 7,278 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 7,278 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 2,510 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 2,510 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 2,510 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 2,088 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 1,994 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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GU53 WBY is a 2003 Honda VT125C in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU53 WBY, 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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GU53 WBY is a 2003 Honda VT125C, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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