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R394 TOK

1997 Honda CA125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

19,427 mi
Last recorded19,427 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CA12514,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 TOK
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 19,427 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 19,179 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 19,003 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 17,896 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 17,896 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 17,595 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 16,884 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 15,824 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 19,785 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 17,375 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 17,365 miles

Brake master cylinder severely damaged (3.2.B1b)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Fail 19 May 2008 14,970 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2008 14,970 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 6,237 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 5,729 miles

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

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 May 2006 2,633 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 2,633 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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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R394 TOK is a 1997 Honda CA125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R394 TOK, 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 R394 TOK registered?

R394 TOK is a 1997 Honda CA125, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R394 TOK safe to buy?

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