MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,431 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Honda CA125?
Based on 5,603 MOT tests across 655 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P490 FFJ is a 1996 Honda CA125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P490 FFJ, 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 P490 FFJ registered?
P490 FFJ is a 1996 Honda CA125, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P490 FFJ safe to buy?
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