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W181 VCA

2000 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

39,538 mi
Last recorded39,538 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VT125C15,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 VCA
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 39,538 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 38,788 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 38,480 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 38,078 miles

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 37,919 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 37,850 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))

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

Nearside Play in gear linkage.

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 36,790 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 34,224 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 33,581 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 33,577 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

gear linkage worn and loose

Fail 31 Jul 2015 33,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

gear linkage worn and loose

rear brake return stop bolt loose

Pass 26 Aug 2014 33,497 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

front brake master cylinder dust cover split

rear brake pedal return stop missing

rear brakr pedal piviot worn

Fail 26 Aug 2014 33,497 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front brake master cylinder dust cover split

rear brake pedal return stop missing

rear brakr pedal piviot worn

Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,746 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,572 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 27,742 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 24,600 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 24,030 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,940 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 23,940 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,401 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 21,401 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 17,310 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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W181 VCA is a 2000 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W181 VCA, 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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W181 VCA is a 2000 Honda VT125C, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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