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BTA 73L

1972 Honda CB125S

Gold Petrol 122cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,945 mi
Last recorded21,945 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Honda CB125S20,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTA 73L
MakeHonda
ModelCB125S
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine122cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 21,945 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 21,945 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 21,944 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 21,944 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

How Reliable is the Honda CB125S?

Based on 657 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
196
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on 7
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
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BTA 73L is a 1972 Honda CB125S in Gold with a 122cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Honda CB125S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 20,185 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 CB125S fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BTA 73L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB125S typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 54 years old, this Honda CB125S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BTA 73L registered?

BTA 73L is a 1972 Honda CB125S, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is BTA 73L safe to buy?

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