Honda VT 125 C-4
Real ownership data from 308 UK VT 125 C-4 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common VT 125 C-4 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 13.7% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 11.4% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 10% |
| Other | dangerous | 8.5% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 7.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 4.9% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 4.5% |
| Wheels | major | 2.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is wheels.
VT 125 C-4 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 33 | 14,221 mi | 724 | 77.73% |
| 2005 | 133 | 19,490 mi | 1,238 | 71.39% |
| 2004 | 135 | 21,383 mi | 1,244 | 71.79% |
VT 125 C-4 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda VT 125 C-4?
Across 308 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (13.7% of all recorded faults), tyres (11.4% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (10% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda VT 125 C-4?
The median Honda VT 125 C-4 in the UK has covered 19,510 miles, and typically rides about 1,228 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 11,086 and 27,699 miles.
Is the Honda VT 125 C-4 reliable?
72.23% of Honda VT 125 C-4 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.24 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 308 Honda VT 125 C-4 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.