Honda VT 125 C-6
Real ownership data from 399 UK VT 125 C-6 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-6 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 11.4% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 10.7% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 4.5% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 4.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3.1% |
| Suspension | major | 2.1% |
| Other | fail | 1.1% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 0.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
VT 125 C-6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 8 | 20,880 mi | 1,362 | 75% |
| 2008 | 152 | 16,642 mi | 1,232 | 74.07% |
| 2007 | 117 | 16,676 mi | 1,173 | 74.27% |
| 2006 | 122 | 15,871 mi | 1,062 | 75.3% |
VT 125 C-6 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda VT 125 C-6?
Across 399 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (11.4% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (10.7% of all recorded faults), tyres (4.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda VT 125 C-6?
The median Honda VT 125 C-6 in the UK has covered 16,524 miles, and typically rides about 1,141 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,558 and 26,108 miles.
Is the Honda VT 125 C-6 reliable?
74.53% of Honda VT 125 C-6 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.09 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 399 Honda VT 125 C-6 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.