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R177 RJB

1998 Honda CA125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

25,253 mi
Last recorded25,253 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CA12513,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 RJB
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 25,253 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 25,248 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 25,248 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 25,186 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 25,106 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 24,894 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 24,894 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 24,654 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 24,156 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 22,934 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 22,285 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 21,301 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 21,254 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 19,193 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 17,986 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 17,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 15,809 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 12,801 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 10,482 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 10,482 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 8,224 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 8,224 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 6,211 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 2,154 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 1,836 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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R177 RJB is a 1998 Honda CA125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1998 Honda CA125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 13,767 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 R177 RJB, 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 28 years old, this Honda CA125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R177 RJB is a 1998 Honda CA125, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R177 RJB safe to buy?

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