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P487 JRJ

1996 Honda CA125

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,439 mi
Last recorded21,439 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Honda CA12516,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 JRJ
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 21,439 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 21,436 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 20,399 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 18,792 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 18,792 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 16,980 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 16,562 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Rear brake pedal fouling exhaust

oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2011 16,559 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Rear brake pedal fouling exhaust

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 15,853 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2009 15,532 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 15,204 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 15,023 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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P487 JRJ is a 1996 Honda CA125 in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P487 JRJ, 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 P487 JRJ registered?

P487 JRJ is a 1996 Honda CA125, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P487 JRJ safe to buy?

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