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N847 PHO

1996 Honda CA125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

37,189 mi
Last recorded37,189 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 Honda CA12516,669 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN847 PHO
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 37,189 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 37,413 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 37,138 miles

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure split pin missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 34,772 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 34,738 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s Rotation incorrect (4.1.2e)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear shocks adjusted uneven

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 32,660 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 32,656 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 29,745 miles

nsr indicator 50% leds inop

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 27,193 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 21,947 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 21,947 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 20,572 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 20,572 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,361 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 19,838 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front tyre pressure low

Pass 29 Aug 2007 19,193 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 16,610 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 12,118 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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N847 PHO is a 1996 Honda CA125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N847 PHO, 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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N847 PHO is a 1996 Honda CA125, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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