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J497 LDS

2000 Honda CM125C

Maroon Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,274 mi
Last recorded38,274 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ497 LDS
MakeHonda
ModelCM125C
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 38,274 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 36,072 miles

Central Headlamp plastic cover damaged.

Pass 8 May 2023 34,422 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear mudguard insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2022 33,689 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 32,912 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 32,064 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 30,894 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 28,958 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 27,667 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,633 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 25,633 miles

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

Inner Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Outer Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

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

Outer Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

How Reliable is the Honda CM125C?

Based on 3,993 MOT tests across 787 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
435
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
787
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 92
Footrest missing 62
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 48
Drive chain excessively loose 45
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J497 LDS is a 2000 Honda CM125C in Maroon with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

The most common reason a Honda CM125C fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J497 LDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CM125C typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 26 years old, this Honda CM125C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J497 LDS registered?

J497 LDS is a 2000 Honda CM125C, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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