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R443 AHL

1998 Honda CA125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,324 mi
Last recorded28,324 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CA12513,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 AHL
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 28,324 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 28,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 28,208 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 28,102 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 28,011 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 27,947 miles

Nearside gearchange pivot worn

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 27,947 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire metal clips missing top and bottom of fuel pipe (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside gearchange pivot worn

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 27,766 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 27,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2014 27,132 miles

Bolts Missing From Exhaust Mounting

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

R/H Side Panel Insecure

Rear Brake Pedal Fouls Exhaust

Rear Mudguard Bolt Loose

Fail 15 Oct 2014 27,132 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Bolts Missing From Exhaust Mounting

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

R/H Side Panel Insecure

Rear Brake Pedal Fouls Exhaust

Rear Mudguard Bolt Loose

Pass 9 May 2011 27,086 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,079 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 26,607 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 26,604 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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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R443 AHL is a 1998 Honda CA125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R443 AHL, 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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R443 AHL is a 1998 Honda CA125, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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