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R956 GGO

1997 Honda CA125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

312 mi
Last recorded312 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda CA12514,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 GGO
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 312 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 312 miles

Brake reaction bracket excessively worn LOOSE (1.1.15 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2022 4 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 65,575 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 65,575 miles

Front Brake pedal pivot excessively worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

FRONT MUDGUARD LOOS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

FRONT SUSPENSION NOT WORKING

TYRE PRESSER VERY LOW

Pass 9 Aug 2018 65,290 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chain loos

front mudguard missing

front stanchions worn

gear lever worm

number plat hanger loos

Pass 10 Jul 2017 61,442 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 57,223 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 57,223 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 54,952 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,602 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 48,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,709 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 39,848 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,048 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,052 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 32,046 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Sep 2008 30,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Aug 2006 26,787 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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R956 GGO is a 1997 Honda CA125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R956 GGO, 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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R956 GGO is a 1997 Honda CA125, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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