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P743 OLX

1997 Honda CA125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,018 mi
Last recorded30,018 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda CA12514,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 OLX
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 30,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 30,017 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Central Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 30,016 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 30,016 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain link (6.2.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 28,349 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

chain guard missing

Fail 17 Mar 2016 28,349 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing top yoke bolt (2.1.1a)

Rear Brake locking device missing brake rod (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

chain guard missing

Pass 27 Oct 2014 28,106 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CA125?

Based on 5,603 MOT tests across 655 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
737
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
655
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 186
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 118
Drive chain excessively loose 112
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 108
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 74
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P743 OLX is a 1997 Honda CA125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Honda CA125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 14,505 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CA125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P743 OLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CA125 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CA125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P743 OLX registered?

P743 OLX is a 1997 Honda CA125, first registered on 17 May 1997.

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