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P271 XDS

1997 Honda CA125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

17,727 mi
Last recorded17,727 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda CA12514,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 XDS
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 17,727 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 30 May 2013 16,467 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 15,435 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 13,586 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 13,586 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 11,603 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 9,071 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 9,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 8,583 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 8,583 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 8,583 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 8,583 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 7,444 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 7,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Centre Front Lower Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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P271 XDS is a 1997 Honda CA125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P271 XDS, 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 P271 XDS registered?

P271 XDS is a 1997 Honda CA125, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P271 XDS safe to buy?

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