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N401 BAU

1996 Honda CA125

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

28,521 mi
Last recorded28,521 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Honda CA12516,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN401 BAU
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 28,521 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 28,521 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 27,310 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 25,795 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 25,354 miles

Offside indicators slightly slow

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied brake pedal catching exhaust (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2mm tread depth (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2016 24,276 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 22,981 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 14,507 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 9,928 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 9,188 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 9,146 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 7,998 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 6,744 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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N401 BAU is a 1996 Honda CA125 in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1996 Honda CA125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 16,669 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N401 BAU, 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 30 years old, this Honda CA125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N401 BAU registered?

N401 BAU is a 1996 Honda CA125, first registered on 22 July 1996.

Is N401 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N401 BAU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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