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VRL 126W

1981 Honda CM200

Red Petrol 194cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

9,586 mi
Last recorded9,586 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Honda CM20022,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 126W
MakeHonda
ModelCM200
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine194cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 9,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 9,194 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 8,920 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 8,920 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 8,473 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 8,473 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 8,141 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 7,779 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 7,407 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 7,056 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 24,768 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,012 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 23,012 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,385 miles

Front Tyre, slight cracking in tread

Fail 28 Jun 2011 21,385 miles

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

Front Tyre, slight cracking in tread

Pass 22 Jun 2010 19,604 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 18,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 16,147 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

fork stantions pitted

Pass 26 Jun 2008 16,147 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

fork stantions pitted

How Reliable is the Honda CM200?

Based on 1,209 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
252
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Direction indicators not working 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 7
Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake 6
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VRL 126W is a 1981 Honda CM200 in Red with a 194cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1981 Honda CM200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 22,407 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 CM200 fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VRL 126W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CM200 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Honda CM200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VRL 126W registered?

VRL 126W is a 1981 Honda CM200, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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