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P121 TGF

1996 Honda CA125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

16,592 mi
Last recorded16,592 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CA12516,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 TGF
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 16,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 15,571 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 15,560 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 15,541 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 14,271 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 13,156 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 13,151 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2015 12,718 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 12,701 miles

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

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint excessively worn (3.2.A1d)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 12,510 miles

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

indicator switch in poor condition

Pass 3 May 2013 11,980 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 11,975 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 10,995 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 10,995 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 9,887 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 7,222 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 6,571 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 5,969 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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P121 TGF 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 P121 TGF, 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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What year was P121 TGF registered?

P121 TGF is a 1996 Honda CA125, first registered on 23 November 1996.

Is P121 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 TGF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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