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PN54 UTL

2004 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

49,523 mi
Last recorded49,523 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda VT125C11,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 UTL
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 49,523 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 48,600 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 47,379 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 47,379 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 44,008 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 40,533 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 40,436 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 36,513 miles

Front osf fork has slight misting of oil.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just on 1mm tread pattern. (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2017 36,388 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Caliper piston leaking fluid onto pads & brake disc. (3.2.B1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Below 1mm in various parts of tyre. (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Rear brake pedal has fault. (1.3.1a)

Front osf fork has slight misting of oil.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just on 1mm tread pattern. (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2016 32,282 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 32,282 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,230 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 30,222 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 28,856 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 23,519 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 19,289 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 19,288 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 14,752 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 10,515 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 9,990 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 5,081 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 2,872 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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PN54 UTL is a 2004 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PN54 UTL, 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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PN54 UTL is a 2004 Honda VT125C, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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