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R482 HGJ

1997 Honda CA125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

312,600 mi
Last recorded312,600 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda CA12514,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 HGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 312,600 miles

Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 17,364 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 17,364 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 16,066 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 16,066 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 13,934 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 11,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 11,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 10,031 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 6,876 miles

Handlebars slightly bent.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 6,021 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 3,990 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 3,871 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 3,648 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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R482 HGJ is a 1997 Honda CA125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R482 HGJ, 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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R482 HGJ is a 1997 Honda CA125, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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