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N53 BVP

1996 Honda CA125

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,936 mi
Last recorded12,936 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CA12516,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 BVP
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 12,936 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 12,920 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2023 12,877 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 12,548 miles

Exhaust corroded and deteriorating

Fail 14 Sep 2018 12,535 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust corroded and deteriorating

Pass 7 Nov 2015 11,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 10,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 8,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Oct 2010 6,714 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 2,590 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 2,233 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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N53 BVP is a 1996 Honda CA125 in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N53 BVP, 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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N53 BVP is a 1996 Honda CA125, first registered on 18 June 1996.

Is N53 BVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N53 BVP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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