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GY56 FOV

2006 Honda VT125C

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,115 mi
Last recorded22,115 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Honda VT125C12,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 FOV
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 22,115 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 19,019 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 18,935 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 18,935 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 16,249 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 74,316 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 72,485 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 72,485 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 68,951 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 68,951 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 67,023 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 65,214 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 62,886 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 62,886 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 60,241 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 60,241 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 55,839 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 55,838 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 39,865 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 39,093 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 25,343 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 24,719 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 19 Sep 2009 21,591 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 21,591 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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GY56 FOV is a 2006 Honda VT125C in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Honda VT125C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 12,131 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 GY56 FOV, 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 20 years old, this Honda VT125C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY56 FOV registered?

GY56 FOV is a 2006 Honda VT125C, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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