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V471 GDS

2000 Honda VT125C

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,647 mi
Last recorded38,647 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda VT125C15,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV471 GDS
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 38,647 miles

(gear foot lever pin/bearing area worn)

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (underside of frame areas ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 38,641 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (frame area holed and corroded ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

(gear foot lever pin/bearing area worn)

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

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (underside of frame areas ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 35,744 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 35,744 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated from leaking shocker (1.1.14 (b))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 34,746 miles

Wheel corroded but not to excess spokes (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 34,662 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2017 33,289 miles

regestration plate deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2017 33,284 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light brake (1.3.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light brake (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp missing not working (1.1.1a)

regestration plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2015 33,187 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Front, lower (6.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 31,009 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 27,703 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 27,703 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 24,991 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear brake starting to bind slightly

Pass 3 May 2011 23,070 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 21,910 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 21,910 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2009 18,835 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 16,361 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 16,330 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2007 16,057 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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V471 GDS is a 2000 Honda VT125C in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Honda VT125C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 15,321 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 V471 GDS, 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 26 years old, this Honda VT125C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V471 GDS is a 2000 Honda VT125C, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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