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N996 DML

1996 Honda CA125

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

35,781 mi
Last recorded35,781 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Honda CA12516,669 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN996 DML
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 35,781 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 35,781 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding rear brake sticking on (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 34,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2019 33,300 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jul 2019 33,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2018 31,525 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 31,525 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 29,623 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 27,787 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 27,787 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 26,134 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 24,927 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 24,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 22,714 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

steering slightly mis-aligned.

Fail 23 Jul 2013 22,706 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

steering slightly mis-aligned.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 20,927 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 13,010 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 18,760 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 18,741 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 15,625 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 15,625 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 12,860 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 7,878 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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N996 DML is a 1996 Honda CA125 in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 N996 DML, 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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N996 DML is a 1996 Honda CA125, first registered on 17 July 1996.

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