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N457 BWC

1996 Honda CA125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,541 mi
Last recorded18,541 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Honda CA12516,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 BWC
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 18,541 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 17,975 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 17,975 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2011 17,969 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 17,590 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 17,590 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 16,708 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 16,018 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 16,018 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2007 12,032 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 12,031 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,922 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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N457 BWC is a 1996 Honda CA125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N457 BWC, 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.

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N457 BWC is a 1996 Honda CA125, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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