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SM04 XOB

2004 Honda VT125C

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

21,251 mi
Last recorded21,251 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda VT125C11,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 XOB
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 21,251 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 21,247 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 21,193 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 12 May 2023 20,876 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 12 May 2023 20,876 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 20,448 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 20,448 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 20,421 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 19,838 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 19,838 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 17,737 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 17,736 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 17,548 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 17,548 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 15,915 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 15,193 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 14,051 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 13,002 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 11,623 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))

Pass 22 Sep 2010 10,247 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 7,852 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 4,234 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 1,465 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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SM04 XOB is a 2004 Honda VT125C in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SM04 XOB, 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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SM04 XOB is a 2004 Honda VT125C, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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