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R587 ODA

1997 Honda CA125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,959 mi
Last recorded8,959 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda CA12514,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 ODA
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 8,959 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy boarder line pass (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

right hand footrest rubber missing

Fail 19 Mar 2016 8,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

right hand footrest rubber missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 8,817 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 8,700 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

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

front & rear tyres slghtly perished.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 8,700 miles

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

front & rear tyres slghtly perished.

Pass 4 Aug 2012 7,474 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 7,313 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 7,313 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 7,252 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 7,237 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 7,227 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

rear drum operating arm starting to seize

Pass 20 Aug 2007 6,828 miles

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

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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R587 ODA 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 66.7%.

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 R587 ODA, 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 R587 ODA registered?

R587 ODA is a 1997 Honda CA125, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R587 ODA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R587 ODA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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