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R211 PEF

1997 Honda CA125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,511 mi
Last recorded14,511 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda CA12514,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 PEF
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 14,511 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 13,422 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 13,397 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 11,253 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 10,765 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 9,685 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 9,641 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 9,576 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 9,576 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 9,469 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 9,392 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 9,332 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 9,294 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 9,217 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2005 9,204 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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R211 PEF is a 1997 Honda CA125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R211 PEF, 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 R211 PEF registered?

R211 PEF is a 1997 Honda CA125, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R211 PEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R211 PEF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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