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ST04 GDU

2004 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,313 mi
Last recorded47,313 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda VT125C11,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 GDU
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 47,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 44,356 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 44,341 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Rear swing arm showing signs of corrosion.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 42,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 42,399 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 40,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 40,182 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 37,959 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 36,412 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 34,037 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 31,498 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 29,045 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 26,531 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 23,918 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded torque arm (3.1.5)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

engine noisey

slight corrosion lower tank

Fail 3 Oct 2015 23,908 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake applied (1.3.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded torque arm (3.1.5)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

engine noisey

rear brake was binding then went free?

slight corrosion lower tank

Pass 25 Sep 2014 20,834 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 20,834 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 20,594 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 20,306 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

rear indicator stalk damaged

rear number plate broken

side stand end broken off

Fail 4 Sep 2012 20,306 miles

Brake fluid reservoir severely damaged (3.2.B1b)

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

rear indicator stalk damaged

side stand end broken off

Pass 2 Jun 2011 21,179 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 10,856 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 6,865 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 6,865 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 6,865 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 4,384 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 4,160 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 2,583 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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ST04 GDU is a 2004 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ST04 GDU, 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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ST04 GDU is a 2004 Honda VT125C, first registered on 12 April 2004.

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