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W116 HPV

2000 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

23,015 mi
Last recorded23,015 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Honda VT125C15,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 HPV
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 23,015 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2024 23,015 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 21,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 21,661 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 21,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 21,383 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 20,207 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 20,207 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 19,311 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 19,311 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 18,347 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 18,254 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 16,502 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 16,085 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

horn switch needs attention

Fail 8 Sep 2015 16,085 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake locking device missing torque arm (3.2.A1e)

horn switch needs attention

Pass 1 Sep 2014 13,800 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 12,479 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 10,889 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 10,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

reg plate needs replacing asap

Pass 29 Apr 2009 9,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 9,327 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 8,712 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 8,712 miles

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

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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W116 HPV is a 2000 Honda VT125C in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W116 HPV, 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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W116 HPV is a 2000 Honda VT125C, first registered on 25 March 2000.

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