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R372 BDL

1997 Honda CA125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

22,246 mi
Last recorded22,246 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda CA12514,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 BDL
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 22,246 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 22,246 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,108 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 21,108 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 21,108 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 19,028 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 18,424 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 18,424 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2005 15,950 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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R372 BDL is a 1997 Honda CA125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R372 BDL, 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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R372 BDL is a 1997 Honda CA125, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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