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P256 OLY

1997 Honda CA125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,895 mi
Last recorded49,895 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda CA12514,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 OLY
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,895 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 49,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 45,615 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 45,615 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 40,651 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 35,758 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 31,993 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 28,716 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,027 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 20,724 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,724 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 15,442 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 11,429 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 11,429 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 10,014 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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P256 OLY is a 1997 Honda CA125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P256 OLY, 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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What year was P256 OLY registered?

P256 OLY is a 1997 Honda CA125, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P256 OLY safe to buy?

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