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R308 XVW

1997 Honda CA125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,105 mi
Last recorded14,105 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda CA12514,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 XVW
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 14,105 miles

Front Tyre Slightly Perished

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 14,105 miles

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

Front Tyre Slightly Perished

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

Pass 10 May 2014 14,105 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 14,105 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 13,555 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 10,910 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 10,812 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 10,730 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 10,689 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 10,570 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 10,540 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 18 May 2007 10,330 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 May 2007 10,330 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 10,059 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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R308 XVW is a 1997 Honda CA125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R308 XVW, 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 R308 XVW registered?

R308 XVW is a 1997 Honda CA125, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R308 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R308 XVW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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