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LO04 SVT

2004 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

22,016 mi
Last recorded22,016 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda VT125C11,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 SVT
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 22,016 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 22,016 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake drum missing split pin missing from rear anchor bar (rear) (1.1.14 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018
Fail 3 Aug 2018

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 13,970 miles

Aftermarket exhaust fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2017 13,962 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Direction indicators not working Not flashing (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear Pivot (3.2.A1i)

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

Aftermarket exhaust fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 7,978 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 7,978 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 7,963 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 7,737 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 6,300 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 6,295 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

brake test indicates slight binding to †front brake.

drive chain slack

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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LO04 SVT is a 2004 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2004 Honda VT125C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 11,962 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 LO04 SVT, 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 22 years old, this Honda VT125C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LO04 SVT registered?

LO04 SVT is a 2004 Honda VT125C, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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