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C253 CAE

1986 Honda Cb 125T

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

25,490 mi
Last recorded25,490 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1986 Honda Cb 125T24,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC253 CAE
MakeHonda
ModelCb 125T
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 25,490 miles

Centre stand corroded

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower shock absorber linkage pivot bushes worn

Slightly long travel on front brake lever

Pass 17 Jul 2019 25,466 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower slight play in suspension pivot bushes

Fail 10 Jul 2019 25,465 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen projected beam image incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower slight play in suspension pivot bushes

Pass 18 Sep 2015 25,391 miles

Rear tyre perished in tread area and sidewalls, not showing any cords at time of test

Slight play in rear shock absorber lower pivot bushes

Fail 18 Sep 2015 25,391 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear tyre perished in tread area and sidewalls, not showing any cords at time of test

Slight play in rear shock absorber lower pivot bushes

Pass 29 Sep 2014 25,291 miles

Rear tyre perishing in tread area and sidewalls

Slight play in rear shock absorber pivot bushes

Fail 23 Sep 2014 25,290 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear tyre perishing in tread area and sidewalls

Slight play in rear shock absorber pivot bushes

Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,905 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 24,519 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 24,518 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,004 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 23,979 miles

Front wheel slightly buckled

nearside front shock absorber damp

Pass 29 Jan 2008 23,903 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Feb 2007 23,446 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Feb 2006 22,858 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 125T?

Based on 5,203 MOT tests across 1,151 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
428
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
1,151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 138
Footrest missing 93
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 86
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 76
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 74
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C253 CAE is a 1986 Honda Cb 125T in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1986 Honda Cb 125T models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 24,172 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 Cb 125T fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 138 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C253 CAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 125T typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 40 years old, this Honda Cb 125T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C253 CAE is a 1986 Honda Cb 125T, first registered on 11 April 1986.

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