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R677 TPX

1997 Honda CA125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

41,870 mi
Last recorded41,870 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda CA12514,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 TPX
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 41,870 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 41,870 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front brake switch now repaired (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 41,477 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 41,455 miles

Brake pedal been modified, use not impaired.

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Slight perish marks on rear tyre.

Fail 6 Dec 2019 41,455 miles

Brake pedal been modified, use not impaired.

Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Slight perish marks on rear tyre.

Pass 12 Jul 2018 41,244 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 40,232 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 39,837 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 39,837 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 36,689 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 34,740 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 34,733 miles

Centre Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 33,990 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 33,990 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 33,275 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 32,495 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 32,489 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 31,508 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 30,466 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Upper Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front caliper worn

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

rear tyre side wall perrished nearside

Pass 18 Aug 2007 30,466 miles

Front caliper worn

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

rear tyre side wall perrished nearside

Fail 13 Jul 2007 30,465 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

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

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

Rear tyer showing signs of age [starting to perrish on the side walls]

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 29,680 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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R677 TPX is a 1997 Honda CA125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R677 TPX, 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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R677 TPX is a 1997 Honda CA125, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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