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R45 URK

1997 Honda CA125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

10,240 mi
Last recorded10,240 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CA12514,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 URK
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 10,240 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 9,662 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 8,592 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 8,592 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 8,317 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 7,510 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 7,497 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 7,497 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 7,151 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 7,086 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 7,029 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 7,020 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 6,762 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 6,091 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 4,800 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 4,789 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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R45 URK is a 1997 Honda CA125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R45 URK, 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 R45 URK registered?

R45 URK is a 1997 Honda CA125, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R45 URK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R45 URK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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