Honda Vt 125 C 6 (2008)
2008 Honda Vt 125 C 6
CarHunch analysed 148 real MOT records for the 2008 Honda Vt 125 C 6. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Honda VT 125 C-6 passes its MOT just 67.9% of the time on first attempt, well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly a quarter of these bikes (26.4%) have recorded dangerous defects during testing—a genuine safety concern for buyers. This is a bike that needs proper vetting before purchase.
At just over 10,000 miles median mileage for a 16-year-old machine, these are relatively low-use examples, yet they still average 1.76 failures and 5.3 advisories per test, suggesting age-related wear rather than abuse is the culprit. If you're considering one, budget for brake work and exhaust repairs—the most common failure points on aging small-displacement bikes—and always insist on a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic.
What to check before buying a 2008 Honda Vt 125 C 6
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 26.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (96%) | 142 | 66.7% | 1.83 |
| Other (4%) | 6 | 96.7% | 0.17 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Honda Vt 125 C 6 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Honda Vt 125 C 6 vehicles fall between 6,447 and 17,901 miles.
2008 Honda Vt 125 C 6 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 34 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (43% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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