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LB52 HKG

2003 Honda VT125C

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,710 mi
Last recorded56,710 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VT125C11,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 HKG
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 56,710 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 56,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 54,777 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 54,775 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2023 53,397 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 53,397 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 52,221 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 52,221 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 50,143 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 50,143 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 49,664 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 49,664 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2019 48,325 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 46,914 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 46,914 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 45,460 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 43,875 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 43,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 30,577 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 30,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,374 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 34,418 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 30,645 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 30,645 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 26,344 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 21,912 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 14,447 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 10,292 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 7,921 miles

both front and rear wiper blade rubbers split at ends

offside rear lamp damaged (not showing white light)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 7,079 miles

osr light unit lens broken but not showing white light

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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LB52 HKG is a 2003 Honda VT125C in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 LB52 HKG, 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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What year was LB52 HKG registered?

LB52 HKG is a 2003 Honda VT125C, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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