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R79 BDL

1997 Honda CA125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

23,907 mi
Last recorded23,907 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda CA12514,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 BDL
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 23,907 miles

brake pedal lever bush worn suggest attention

slightly long travel on front brake lever

Fail 31 May 2014 23,907 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

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

brake pedal lever bush worn suggest attention

slightly long travel on front brake lever

Pass 12 Apr 2013 21,538 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 21,538 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 16,802 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 16,802 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 13,537 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 12,912 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 12,912 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 11,671 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 11,669 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2007 10,328 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 10,328 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

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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R79 BDL is a 1997 Honda CA125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R79 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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What year was R79 BDL registered?

R79 BDL is a 1997 Honda CA125, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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