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W226 PAU

2000 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,661 mi
Last recorded8,661 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VT125C15,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 PAU
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 8,661 miles

Chain rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2026 8,661 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Chain rusty

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 6,874 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 6,874 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 6,064 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 3,463 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 3,463 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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W226 PAU is a 2000 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W226 PAU, 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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What year was W226 PAU registered?

W226 PAU is a 2000 Honda VT125C, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W226 PAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W226 PAU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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