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V501 LKM

1999 Honda CA125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

13,849 mi
Last recorded13,849 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda CA12514,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV501 LKM
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 13,849 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 13,849 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on NO REAR SIDE LIGHT (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke excessively corroded (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Mar 2015 13,232 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 13,232 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 12,516 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 12,516 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2013 11,662 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 11,662 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 11,525 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 11,525 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 11,371 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 9,749 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 9,194 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 8,904 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 8,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 6,769 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 6,769 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 4,837 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 4,837 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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V501 LKM is a 1999 Honda CA125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1999 Honda CA125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 14,760 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 V501 LKM, 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 27 years old, this Honda CA125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V501 LKM is a 1999 Honda CA125, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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