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W421 RNF

2000 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

38,070 mi
Last recorded38,070 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda VT125C15,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW421 RNF
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 38,070 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 38,070 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 35,850 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 35,102 miles

Offside Front Lower crash bar bolt loose

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 34,221 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 34,221 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 33,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 32,354 miles

Slight exhaust blow.

Pass 18 Oct 2016

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

Slight play in front brake calliper pivot.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 30,132 miles

Front brake calliper has slight play.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 26,234 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 26,234 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 20,459 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 20,361 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 16,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 14,878 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

advise + the handlebars are bent but have no other visable

Fail 16 Nov 2010 12,515 miles

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

Handlebars slightly misaligned

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 12,515 miles

Handlebars slightly misaligned

Pass 29 Oct 2009 11,709 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 11,709 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 10,682 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 10,682 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2007 9,596 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 7,630 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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W421 RNF is a 2000 Honda VT125C in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W421 RNF, 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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W421 RNF is a 2000 Honda VT125C, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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