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P812 EUJ

1997 Honda CA125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

30,030 mi
Last recorded30,030 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda CA12514,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP812 EUJ
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 30,030 miles

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

Front tyre perishing

Fail 12 Dec 2017 30,014 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Front tyre perishing

Fail 30 Jun 2017 29,991 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear foot brake (3.2.A1i)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 29,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough Front wheel bearings have both slight roughness and slight play. (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play Front wheel bearings have both slight play and roughness. (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Wheel spoke missing One spoke broken (4.2.1b)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear brake lever clamp is too long for the spindle. Although it is clamped securely.

Throttle cable routed incorrectly

Pass 27 Aug 2015 26,207 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 26,198 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 22,368 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 20,672 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 20,672 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 16,888 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 16,878 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Numberplate mounting insecure

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,005 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 15,979 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

rear brake lever pivot slightly worn

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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P812 EUJ is a 1997 Honda CA125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 P812 EUJ, 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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P812 EUJ is a 1997 Honda CA125, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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