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P490 FFJ

1996 Honda CA125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,431 mi
Last recorded35,431 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Honda CA12516,669 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 FFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 35,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 33,760 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 33,760 miles

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 32,554 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 32,554 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 31,117 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 31,117 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 28,792 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2014 28,792 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 26,170 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 26,170 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 22,761 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 22,728 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 20,328 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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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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P490 FFJ is a 1996 Honda CA125, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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