2008 Honda VT125C 0.1L Petrol · LC58 BWM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent inspection data. The MOT test conducted on August 4, 2025, at 15,523 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the motorcycle currently meets all minimum safety standards. This follows a long period of clean results since a brief failure in 2012, suggesting that the machine has maintained a consistent mechanical standard over the last decade. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for an eighteen-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 862 miles per year. There is a significant gap in recorded data between the November 2014 test at 15,521 miles and the August 2025 test at 15,523 miles. This indicates the vehicle sat stationary for long periods or was used very inconsistently. While low mileage reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber-based parts and fluid systems. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of components affected by long-term storage and low usage. Check for perished rubber hoses, leaking fork seals, and degraded brake lines, as these often fail regardless of mileage. Given the bike has moved only two miles in the last eleven years, inspect the tyres for deep cracking and the brake discs for heavy surface corrosion or pitting. Evaluate the structural integrity for frame rust, as low-mileage vehicles often sit in damp environments where corrosion accumulates without the benefit of regular airflow and movement.