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P143 VCU

1996 Honda CA125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,354 mi
Last recorded9,354 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Honda CA12516,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 VCU
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 9,354 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 9,029 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 9,029 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P143 VCU is a 1996 Honda CA125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P143 VCU, 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 P143 VCU registered?

P143 VCU is a 1996 Honda CA125, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P143 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P143 VCU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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