MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,413 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black , incorrect (0.1 (d))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn distorted (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front brake hose bracket fixing insecure
Rear motorcycle structure has been heavily modified
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
switch gear on r/h/s insecure
wiring untidy
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front brake binding slightly
Offside control insecure
Rear mudguard has been modified
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
exhaust system has been modified
rear brake light wiring poor
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)
Throttle operating incorrectly THROTTLE STICKING OPEN (6.2.1f)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake REAR BRAKE ARM SEIZED (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
handlebar's slightly bent
throttle action stiff
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
How Reliable is the Honda VT125C?
Based on 15,200 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W485 GUM is a 2000 Honda VT125C in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W485 GUM, 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 W485 GUM registered?
W485 GUM is a 2000 Honda VT125C, first registered on 24 June 2000.
Is W485 GUM safe to buy?
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