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NU54 FVC

2004 Honda Sh 125-4

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,165 mi
Last recorded52,165 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Sh 125-413,325 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 FVC
MakeHonda
ModelSh 125-4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 52,165 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 51,542 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 51,542 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 48,800 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 48,800 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 48,774 miles

centre stand springs weak

Fail 17 Oct 2018 48,772 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

centre stand springs weak

Pass 17 Oct 2017 48,695 miles

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

Rear mudguard cracked but still secure

centre stand spring weak

Pass 2 Dec 2016 45,797 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 42,542 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 38,849 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 38,503 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,581 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 34,580 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 30,970 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 28,108 miles

Front Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,108 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 24,143 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 28 Jul 2009 24,143 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 20,261 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 20,261 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Sh 125-4?

Based on 2,580 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,279
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 79
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 41
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 33
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NU54 FVC is a 2004 Honda Sh 125-4 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Honda Sh 125-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 13,325 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 125-4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU54 FVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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NU54 FVC is a 2004 Honda Sh 125-4, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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