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KU54 XWM

2004 Honda Vt 125 C-4

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

28,599 mi
Last recorded28,599 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Vt 125 C-415,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 XWM
MakeHonda
ModelVt 125 C-4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 28,599 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 28,391 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 27,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 27,589 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 27,589 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 May 2022 27,168 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 26,350 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 24,669 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 24,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 23,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight Weep from fork oil seals. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 23,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight Weep from fork oil seals. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight Weep from fork oil seals. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 21,088 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 21,088 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 18,769 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 18,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 15,996 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 15,679 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 15,657 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 12,233 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 12,233 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 9,436 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 9,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 5,740 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 5,737 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 22 May 2008 5,614 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vt 125 C-4?

Based on 3,069 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
974
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 84
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 68
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 53
Drive chain excessively loose 46
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KU54 XWM is a 2004 Honda Vt 125 C-4 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Honda Vt 125 C-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 15,206 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 Vt 125 C-4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU54 XWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vt 125 C-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Vt 125 C-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KU54 XWM is a 2004 Honda Vt 125 C-4, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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