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C971 EDV

1985 Honda MTX125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,647 mi
Last recorded34,647 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1985 Honda MTX12518,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC971 EDV
MakeHonda
ModelMTX125
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 34,647 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 34,647 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering lock stop loose (2.1.3)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,817 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 30,629 miles

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Outer Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

sidepanels and front panels not fitted ar time of mot test

Pass 30 Jan 2009 30,629 miles

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Outer Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

sidepanels and front panels not fitted ar time of mot test

Fail 4 Oct 2008 30,628 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 29,247 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 29,244 miles

How Reliable is the Honda MTX125?

Based on 4,027 MOT tests across 789 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
308
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
789
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 121
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 96
Headlamp aim too high 61
Drive chain worn to excess 54
Drive chain excessively loose 52
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C971 EDV is a 1985 Honda MTX125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1985 Honda MTX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 18,730 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 MTX125 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C971 EDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda MTX125 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Honda MTX125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C971 EDV is a 1985 Honda MTX125, first registered on 14 October 1985.

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