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LL03 NEN

2003 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,843 mi
Last recorded41,843 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VT125C11,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 NEN
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 41,843 miles

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

Fuel hose damaged but not to excess (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 41,843 miles

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

Fuel hose damaged but not to excess (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 40,409 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Surface corrosion on swinging arm

Fail 24 Aug 2024 40,409 miles

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

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded Shock Absorbers (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rack loose but not likely to become detached

Pass 6 May 2023 38,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose 1 spoke (5.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 6 May 2023 38,261 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose 1 spoke (5.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 37,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 37,991 miles

Brake component inadequately mounted Brake anchor/reaction arm bolt loose (1.1.21 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 37,987 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Brake pivot excessively worn foot pedal (1.1.15 (b))

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 37,520 miles

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

advice travel on rear foot pedal

Pass 17 Sep 2019 37,271 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 37,076 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 35,461 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 34,675 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,518 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 8,458 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 8,450 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 7,695 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 7,283 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 7,283 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 6,212 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 4,291 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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LL03 NEN is a 2003 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LL03 NEN, 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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LL03 NEN is a 2003 Honda VT125C, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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