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SK53 KUA

2003 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,401 mi
Last recorded32,401 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VT125C11,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 KUA
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 32,401 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2021

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leaking from manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 31,816 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 31,812 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 31,382 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015
Fail 28 Aug 2015

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 21,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 19,332 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 19,332 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 15,953 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 15,953 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 15,467 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 15,212 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 13,791 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 10,538 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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SK53 KUA is a 2003 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SK53 KUA, 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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SK53 KUA is a 2003 Honda VT125C, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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