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R387 FWV

1997 Honda CA125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

27,825 mi
Last recorded27,825 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda CA12514,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 FWV
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 27,825 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 27,823 miles

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 22,360 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

slight bind front brake

Fail 19 Aug 2014 22,349 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

slight bind front brake

Pass 30 Jul 2013 19,244 miles

front tyre perished

Pass 9 Aug 2012 19,092 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 19,092 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 18,775 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 18,018 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 18,018 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 16,960 miles

Front and rear tyres starting to perish

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 16,960 miles

Front and rear tyres starting to perish

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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R387 FWV is a 1997 Honda CA125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R387 FWV, 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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R387 FWV is a 1997 Honda CA125, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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