Honda VT125 C2
Real ownership data from 79 UK VT125 C2 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common VT125 C2 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 9.6% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 7.2% |
| Tyres | fail | 6% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 5.2% |
| Other | fail | 3.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.4% |
| Wheels | fail | 2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
VT125 C2 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 20 | 11,929 mi | 407 | 78.57% |
| 2002 | 35 | 13,218 mi | 668 | 70.67% |
| 2001 | 19 | 14,043 mi | 392 | 72.5% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3,702 mi | 131 | 87.5% |
VT125 C2 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda VT125 C2?
Across 79 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (9.6% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.2% of all recorded faults), tyres (6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda VT125 C2?
The median Honda VT125 C2 in the UK has covered 13,629 miles, and typically rides about 495 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 5,693 and 17,846 miles.
Is the Honda VT125 C2 reliable?
74.87% of Honda VT125 C2 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.1 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 79 Honda VT125 C2 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.