2004 Honda VT125C 0.1L Petrol · KP54 OWV

The 2024‑05‑28 MOT at 16,627 miles confirms the 2004 Honda VT125C is presently roadworthy, with no defects recorded. The earlier May 2024 failure, which listed excessive front brake binding and a tight drive chain, was corrected before the subsequent test, indicating that the maintenance record has moved from a worsening condition to a stable, corrected state. The motorcycle has accumulated 16,627 miles over 22 years, averaging just 756 miles per year, a figure that reflects long periods of inactivity rather than intensive use. Mileage rose from 10,110 miles in November 2008 to 16,422 miles by April 2018 – roughly 631 miles annually – then plateaued, adding only 145 miles between June 2023 and May 2024, and a puzzling drop from 10,544 miles in February 2009 to 7,202 miles in November 2009 suggests possible odometer resets or missing entries. A buyer should therefore inspect the front brake calipers and discs for binding, check pad thickness and disc wear, and verify that the drive chain runs true and is neither overtight nor excessively loose. The suspension bushes, coil springs and rear shock should be examined for corrosion, cracking or excessive play, given the recurring roller brake sticking noted in 2007‑2008 and the earlier exhaust leak in 2011. Finally, tyre tread depth, chassis rust, headlamp aim and reflector condition must be confirmed to ensure no latent structural or safety defects remain.