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R41 KCU

1997 Honda CA125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

16,360 mi
Last recorded16,360 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda CA12514,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 KCU
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2015 16,360 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 16,360 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 13,934 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 13,934 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 12,964 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 12,956 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 9,187 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 9,187 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 8,213 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 8,190 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 7,499 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 6,990 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 6,403 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 5,926 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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R41 KCU is a 1997 Honda CA125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R41 KCU, 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 R41 KCU registered?

R41 KCU is a 1997 Honda CA125, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R41 KCU safe to buy?

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