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W485 GUM

2000 Honda VT125C

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,413 mi
Last recorded28,413 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Honda VT125C15,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 GUM
MakeHonda
ModelVT125C
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 28,413 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 28,171 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 28,171 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black , incorrect (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 27,531 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018
Fail 15 Aug 2018

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 21,941 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 21,899 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 17,290 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 14,614 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 13,844 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 13,827 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 13,827 miles

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.

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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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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W485 GUM is a 2000 Honda VT125C, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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