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R996 FGJ

1997 Honda CA125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

9,016 mi
Last recorded9,016 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda CA12514,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 FGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 9,016 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 9,016 miles

Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 6,624 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 6,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 5,735 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 4,404 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 2,773 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 2,253 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 2,253 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 4 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 1 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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R996 FGJ is a 1997 Honda CA125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R996 FGJ, 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 R996 FGJ registered?

R996 FGJ is a 1997 Honda CA125, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R996 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 FGJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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