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P198 RYG

1996 Honda CA125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,019 mi
Last recorded33,019 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CA12516,669 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 RYG
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 33,019 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 32,356 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 26,954 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 26,954 miles

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

near side side panel insecure

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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P198 RYG is a 1996 Honda CA125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Honda CA125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 16,669 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 P198 RYG, 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 30 years old, this Honda CA125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P198 RYG registered?

P198 RYG is a 1996 Honda CA125, first registered on 29 October 1996.

Is P198 RYG safe to buy?

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