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P109 LYD

1997 Honda CA125

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,164 mi
Last recorded41,164 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda CA12514,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 LYD
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 41,164 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 41,164 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 32,857 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 31,982 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside chain adjuster damaged.

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2021 30,956 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 30,956 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak.

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 27,299 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 26,995 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 26,740 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 25,399 miles

front tyre uneven tread wear

Fail 11 Aug 2014 25,399 miles

Nearside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

front tyre uneven tread wear

Pass 21 Jun 2011 23,721 miles

Choke cable snapped

Clutch pivot worn

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly corroded

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 23,721 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)

Choke cable snapped

Clutch pivot worn

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly corroded

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 19,135 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 19,135 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 14,257 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 14,248 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 14,172 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 13,578 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 13,578 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 May 2005 13,055 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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P109 LYD is a 1997 Honda CA125 in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Honda CA125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 14,505 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 P109 LYD, 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 29 years old, this Honda CA125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P109 LYD is a 1997 Honda CA125, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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