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HY03 ENC

2003 Honda VT125C

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

44,509 mi
Last recorded44,509 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VT125C11,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 ENC
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 44,509 miles

Front brake slightly spongy

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 43,988 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 43,988 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 40,750 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 40,482 miles

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 40,119 miles

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 40,111 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 39,600 miles

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

Offside Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 39,600 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 39,108 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 39,105 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 38,073 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 32,149 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 47,671 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 47,659 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Fuel tank leaking Due to rust (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded Swing arm (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front brake master cylinder damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 37,354 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake master cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

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

Front wheel slightly stiff to turn

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Feb 2014 32,758 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

gear lever worn.

Fail 19 Feb 2014 32,755 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

gear lever worn.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 26,629 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 22,007 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 22,007 miles

rear number plate deteriorated.

rear brake shoes getting low.

Fail 10 Jul 2012 22,007 miles

Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

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

rear brake shoes getting low.

rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 22,005 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 22,005 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 21,143 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 21,143 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,469 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 19,469 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 18,050 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 16,282 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 16,255 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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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HY03 ENC is a 2003 Honda VT125C in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 HY03 ENC, 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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HY03 ENC is a 2003 Honda VT125C, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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