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LX61 VHU

2012 Honda Sh 125 C

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

38,834 mi
Last recorded38,834 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Sh 125 C16,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 VHU
MakeHonda
ModelSh 125 C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 38,834 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2026 38,834 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 35,799 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 35,754 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 35,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2022 34,395 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 34,192 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 33,871 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 31,584 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 31,584 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 29,707 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 29,707 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 27,176 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 24,795 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Nov 2014 22,131 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Sh 125 C?

Based on 1,784 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
1,789
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Brake disc(s) excessively worn 5
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LX61 VHU is a 2012 Honda Sh 125 C in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Honda Sh 125 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 16,748 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 Sh 125 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX61 VHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Sh 125 C typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Sh 125 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX61 VHU registered?

LX61 VHU is a 2012 Honda Sh 125 C, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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